Expect Literacy, presume competence

Expect Literacy, presume competence

by | Jan 24, 2017 | AAC, Reading

Expect literacy; presuming competence.  This mantra is ‘trendy’ in the AAC world but it is important to understand the rationale behind it. A recent post from SpeakforYourself AAC  addressed this topic.   However, the post emphasized that presuming...
LittleShop Literacy

LittleShop Literacy

by | Jul 28, 2016 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading

#LittleShop Minis from Checkers are really cute. They are also a fantastic learning tool for literacy.   I always address literacy skills at this time of year with the pre Grade 1 children. This campaign is the perfect way to kickstart the introduction to...
Listening Power: Grades K-3

Listening Power: Grades K-3

by | Feb 2, 2016 | Apps, Auditory, Language, Reading

Completing the series of Listening Power apps from Hamaguchi Apps, is Listening Power  Grades K-3. Each of the apps in the series offers something slightly different in terms of activities and levels and complement one another. You can find out about Listening Power...
Listening Power Grades 4 – 8+

Listening Power Grades 4 – 8+

by | Oct 7, 2015 | Apps, Auditory, Language, Reading, Speech

Hot on the heels of Listening Power Preschool, is Listening Power Grades 4 -8+ Even though I have used the Preschool version with some of my older children, it is really fantastic to have a resource that is tailored with more advanced content to target this age group....