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Apr
25

Growing Concerns in Early Childhood

  There has been an uptick.  Has it felt like there has been an increase of students with delays and…

Feb
23

Exclamatory Interjections

Printable Download Interjection Dice

Jan
19

2024 Braille Challenge

Do you have students that are braille readers? The Braille Challenge is an annual competition that celebrates the proficiency of…

Nov
13

Celebrate in December

  For many years now, the National Federation of the Blind have been holiday helpers in sending out Braille letters…

Sep
15

Louisiana Assistive Technology Framework

2nd Quarterly AT Meeting Topics that will cover during the meeting are:  Update on new AT framework for 2024 school…

Sep
11

LEAP CONNECT – We missed you!

Tammy Dupre shared information about adapting the Tier 1 and the Unique curriculum along with implementing AAC (Augmentative and Alternative…

Aug
17

AAC Modeling Tips!!

Presume Competency Model without expectation Focus on “KEY” words Don’t worry about grammar Pause/Wait Don’t just model NOUNS Embed modeling…

May
19

Summer Trainings

  Leap Connect: Connecting Curriculum to Best Practices Oftentimes students with severe to profound exceptionalities have limited opportunities to read,…

Mar
27

What’s New in AAC?

AAC News NEW AssistiveWare Apps! Proloquo and Proloquo Coach More motor planning, color orientation, subscription based and free companion app…

Jan
18

Tactile Symbols

Students who are blind and have limited or no communication or have multiple disabilities or are deaf lack the visual…

Jan
04

New Year, New Approach

Gestalt Language Processing Have you heard of a “Gestalt”? If you went to any sessions focusing on pediatric language processing…

Nov
18

Prioritized Connectors for LEAP Connect

The LDOE published the “Prioritized Connectors Guide” in the August 23rd newsletter.  The purpose of the document is to provide…

Nov
09

AT Star Award

2022 LA-AEM AT Star Award Winner Barbara ‘Babbi’ McGee has provided speech and AT services in several states, but we…

May
25

Adapted Toy Drive!!

For the 2022 Christmas season, we at LA-AEM believe ALL children should have access to affordable, FUN and mainstream toys.…

May
25

We have more than 5 senses!

We have 8 Sensory Systems!!  Did you know that we have more than 5 sensory systems that we learned in…

May
03

AT Star Information

Nominee for AT Star Award 2022-2023 AT Star Award recognizes individuals for their efforts and contributions to the field of…

Apr
21

AEM Zoom Chat

It may sometimes feel like an overwhelming process, but we are here to offer understanding and support. Our team of…

Feb
14

Supporting Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

We at LA-AEM would like to form a network of parents and professionals working with students with significant cognitive disabilities.  …

Jun
15

Angola: Community “Yes or No”?

Community: We All Live In One On my last visit to Angola, I was introduced to someone who is interested…

May
21

New Beginnings

New Beginnings The word beginning is a noun. It means the point in time or space at which something starts.…