Useful links for training and teaching

Websites;

1. First of all at the revamped www.minspeak.com site you'll find anintroduction to Minspeak video www.minspeak.com/demo.php along with some other excellent simple explanations about the foundations of Minspeak.
2. The new teaching resource Language Lab www.aaclanguagelab.com is now live!  It's huge, informative and practical.
3. In addition at the main site, there is the very helpful Teaching Materials Exchange www.teaching.prentrom.com/
4. Another fantastic new learning section on Autism Spectrum Disorder and the LAMP program has just been activated www.aacandautism.com

 

Other useful sites of interest;

http://www.prentrom.com - Manufacturer of Liberator products.  There is also a comprehensive list of introductory guides about different language approaches.

http://www.saltillo.com/ - Manufacturer of Chat PC and Alt Chat products

http://www.vantatenhove.com/ - Gail Van Tatenhove's site which includes AAC Therapy Materials

 

Presentation Handouts;

Download Presentation Handouts on the following topics at www.prentrom.com/presentations

• Integration of Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication Into the Classroom
• The Unity Toolset: Making Unity Simple and Easy
• Vocabulary Building in AAC: A Tool for Seamless Vocabulary Growth
• Introduction of Vocabulary Symbols at an Early Age: What is the Outcome?

 

Communication In Action;

We also have the Chris Klein video up on our website under latest news just in case you missed it www.liberator.net.au/news-communication-in-action/ which shows just how powerful spatial patterns and motor planning are in terms of rapid, accurate navigation.  The significance of the symbols set is completely diminished for Chris.  He knows where he's going.