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Developing Language with People Using Minspeak Systems by Gail Van Tatenhove

Knowing where to start with Minspeak and what vocabulary or language teaching strategy to use can seem like an overwhelming task.  Gail Van Tatenhove delved into two of the explicit teaching strategies during her Pittsburgh AAC Language Seminar with contagious enthusiasm,  a wealth of knowledge and highly organised resources.

"OMG you have a new communication device!  You are so lucky!  Isn’t it awesome”. I think everyone says that when they see you with a new communication device.

Let me tell you about Alec. Alec is a 5-year-old boy with autism and it was clear that his communication skills were considerably below that of his peers.

Ace uses an Accent 1400 with Unity and he put together this post where he describes his amazing opportunity in meeting the Brisbane Lions. 

Aspect Autism in Education Conference 

Hello Liberator Blog readership,

My name is Eleanor Francis, I am a school based and private Speech Pathologist from Melbourne Australia working with clients aged 4-40 with complex communication needs.

This question has plagued all speech pathologists and parents of children with AAC at one point or another.

Meet Schuyler, an inspiring young woman with an amazing story to tell. 

Siobhan Daley shares her insights and experiences from her attendance at ISAAC 2018. Siobhan is an inspiring young women who is a master at using Minspeak on her Accent 1400. 

Hello, and welcome to our brand-new blog!