Strategies for Success at Home, School and in the Community
On Wednesday, May 18, the Brooklyn Public Central Library is hosting a conference for family members and caretakers of children and teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For more information on this free event, please visit bklynlibrary.org
Cocktails and Communication with AAC Connection
Augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) devices are an invaluable tool for many children whose ASD or other neurological impairment impacts their ability to communicate. If you are a family member or caregiver of a child who uses an AAC device, AAC Connection is hosting a “Talking AAC Happy Hour”:
Thursday, May 12
6:30 – 8 PM
460 West 34th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Attendees will benefit from hands-on AAC instruction from experienced professionals and users in a fun, relaxed environment. For more information on AAC Connection and to register, visit http://www.aacconnection.com/events.html.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Depending upon a child’s specific Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), language development and the ability to communicate will likely be impacted. Many children with an ASD diagnosis will have difficulty using language effectively, while others may be completely non-verbal.
Many of these children can benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. In fact, children with a wide variety of communication and language deficiencies, in addition to those with an ASD diagnosis, can benefit from AAC technological applications. In support of Autism Awareness Month, the Apple App Store is providing the following AAC app downloads at a discounted price:
