AAC is all about communication (it is the 'C' in AAC, after all). Knowing exactly what someone said is a pretty big piece of communication. That's one reason that CoughDrop has a log and messaging feature built right within the app. When engaged, CoughDrop logs give you a full view...
Just a couple of weeks ago, CoughDrop released its latest feature for AAC users -- goals and badges. We realize that just like everyone else people using AAC need opportunities to learn and grow. We also realize that setting good goals is a great way to encourage that growth. Often...
Let’s face it, there is a lot to learn when it comes to the use of augmentative communication. There are language skills to develop, muscle memory to master, grammar and word usage to learn, not to mention just the art of controlling an electronic device. It’s a good...
Last week a friend told me a story. He works in a high school and was talking to another teacher about a student who has been struggling in class. This boy is plenty intelligent, but he flounders when he needs to express himself to other people in class or in...
September is all about back-to-school. It's a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. And it's a perfect chance to rally your AAC team and get a jump on learning for the year ahead. It isn't news to anyone that AAC is at its best when there is a solid...
Pencils. Check! Backpack. Check! Notebook. Check! Voice...um. For many people packing up items for back to school is a matter of hitting the sale aisles and stocking up on supplies for the year. But for those who rely on augmentative communication, heading back to school may not be as...
It is pretty much impossible to speak a language you don’t know. That sounds like a ridiculous statement -- of course you can’t speak a language you don’t know. But when it comes to working with an AAC user, remembering this idea is essential. Using augmentative and...