Articles & Tips

Welcome to my February 2024 Virtual PODD Group recap! In this session, I delved into some tips for supporting new users diving into the world of PODD communication systems from the perspective of a special education teacher and PODD parent.…

Follow along with me as I provide examples of doing Direct Models with Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) books. I’ll be using four different Partner Assisted Visual Scanning (PAVS) books: 12 and 20 expanded functions, 40 keyword, and 80 expanded…

Imagine a world where your communication device is as unique as you are. As both a parent of a child with complex communication needs and an experienced Educational and AAC Consultant, I’m beyond excited to introduce you to the experience…

Are you working with individuals who have an array of communication needs, including vision, hearing, and sensory-motor issues? If so, you’re probably familiar with the unique challenges this population presents. In some cases, it’s easy to focus on what a…

Welcome to AACExperience! In this video, I’ll share some of our journey of how AACExperience came to be, combining my background as a special education teacher with a passion for enhancing communication as an educational consultant. I’ll talk about our…

I wanted to recognize the importance of literacy and the part it plays shaping the lives of individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative (AAC) around the world. Literacy extends beyond reading and writing; it’s about communication, expression, and empowerment. For…

As the parent of an individual who uses AAC and multiple pieces of adaptive equipment, I’ve dedicated a significant amount of time to learning as much as possible as we navigate this journey. Dealing with medical complexities, a rare diagnosis…

As educators or parents, understanding and supporting effective communication for our students and children is one of our most important responsibilities. An extremely valuable tool that can aide educators and family members in this endeavor is a communication passport or…

In this video, I will discuss how to use Partner Assisted Visual Scanning (PAVS) while doing a Full Model with a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD). It is important to model how the user gains the attention of the communication…

In this video, we will be discussing how to use Partner Assisted Visual Scanning (PAVS) while doing a Partial Model. It is important to model how the user gains the attention of the communication partner. You should scaffold your teaching…