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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Complex Communication Strategies



What is communication and how do we communicate without verbal language?





Working with individuals who have complex communication needs (CNN), it can be very challenging. I try to remind others that just because a person can’t speak doesn’t mean they don't have anything to say, it might mean that we haven't figured out a way for them to say it yet. Communicating is so much more than

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Low Tech Organization Strategies and Tools



Assistive Technology (AT) is any item or piece of equipment
that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life,
including at school, at work, at home and in the community. Assistive
Technology ranges from low tech to high tech devices or equipment.


Low tech AT are devices or equipment that doesn't

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Personal Communication Dictionary




















Interpreting communication of individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) can be very challenging. You will find that students with multiple disabilities have their own unique ways of communicating with the world. Our challenge is to interpret their

Friday, October 18, 2013