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Nonprofit Organizations: How to Raise AAC Awarenes

Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups have a unique opportunity to use playground communication boards as a way to raise awareness about AAC and promote inclusivity for all children.

Emotional Balance Boards: How to Navigate for Parent Concerns

Explore three common concerns related to the use of emotional balance communication boards: frustration with limited understanding from individuals working with the child, the desire for easier, more intuitive boards, and the worry that your child won’t use the board effectively.

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How to Advocate for Playground Communication: Frustration to Success

Explore some common frustrations, desires, and fears surrounding the issue of advocating for communication boards in playgrounds, and how you can stay hopeful and connected as an advocate for your child and your community.

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How to Navigate Progress in Speech Therapy: A Parent’s Guide

We’ll explore some common frustrations, desires, and fears families experience around speech therapy and provide some encouragement for the journey.

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Why Communication Boards Are Ideal For Playgrounds : What You Need To Know

One tool that stands out in its versatility and practicality is the static communication board. When it comes to inclusive play areas like playgrounds and pools, static communication boards are not only effective, but they also offer unmatched ease of use, durability and accessibility.

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Eagle or Gold Award Candidates:How to Give Everyone a Voice

For young leaders seeking to make a lasting impact through their Eagle Scouts or Girl Scout Gold Award projects, installing playground communication boards is not only a meaningful endeavor but one that can profoundly change the lives of children and families in their communities.

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How to Survive After School Routines: A Guide for Parents

The after-school hours are a crucial time for reinforcing what your child has learned in school, but they’re also an opportunity for growth in other areas. We’ll share some practical tips to help you and your child navigate these busy hours.

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How to Advocate for Communication Boards: Community Engagement Guide

We are aware and understand the profound impact that communication boards can have in creating inclusive, accessible environments for all children. This comprehensive guide will provide the strategies and insights needed to advocate effectively for the installation of communication boards in your local municipalities.

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How to Create Sentences: A Beginners Guide for AAC

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Communication boards are essential tools in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) used to support individuals with speech and language differences. For those unfamiliar with AAC, creating sentences using core words on a communication board might seem daunting.

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How to Communicate When Your Conversation Partner Uses a Communication Board

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Effective communication is essential for connecting with others, sharing ideas, and building relationships. For individuals using speech-generated devices (SGDs) or communication boards, interaction can be a bit different.

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Tag: inclusivity

How to Advocate for Playground Communication: Frustration to Success

How to Navigate Progress in Speech Therapy: A Parent’s Guide

Why Communication Boards Are Ideal For Playgrounds : What You Need To Know

Eagle or Gold Award Candidates:How to Give Everyone a Voice

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