Have you heard of tangible symbol systems? NWACS blogger Marci shares information about using tangible symbols.
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What is a Tangible Symbol System?
Keyguards: Improve Activation Accuracy
For AAC users with motor difficulties struggling to interact with a touch screen, consider implementing a keyguard. Keyguards can improve activation accuracy.
Read moreLet's Talk AAC: "Carrying straps for AAC devices?"
Let’s Talk AAC: “Carrying straps for AAC devices?”
Welcome back to Let's Talk AAC - a series of questions and topics for discussion.
A key AAC implementation step is making sure the AAC communicator has access to their AAC system at all times. So, let’s talk carrying straps!
Read moreUsing AAC: Scanning
Using AAC: Scanning
What happens when an individual cannot isolate a finger to directly activate buttons to communicate? How will they access their AAC system? NWACS Contributor Margaret discusses types of scanning patterns for accessing AAC.
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AAC: Indirect Access
NWACS Contributor Margaret shares three things to consider when thinking about alternate access and AAC.
Read morePartner Assisted Scanning: 'Yes' and 'No'
Partner Assisted Scanning: 'Yes' and 'No'
Being able to communicate a yes/no response is critical to the success of Partner Assisted Scanning (PAS). NWACS Contributor Margaret explains why and shares some ideas on how to elicit yes/no.
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Partner Assisted Scanning
Have you heard of Partner Assisted Scanning (PAS)? NWACS Contributor Margaret shares some information about PAS.
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