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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #54: The Small Mermaid

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Download a free PDF of the story- Episode #54: The Small Mermaid (PDF)

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This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com.

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Episode #54 features a fairytale written for Better Hearing and Speech Month about a little mermaid whose voice is stolen and how she goes about finding a new way to communicate.  It is guest narrated by Miss Mel, @nightlight08, from the children’s podcast Night Light Stories.

This story is also available for the Kindle and Kindle app on the iPad for $0.99.

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #52: Puzzles- More Than Meets The Eye

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by Texthelp Systems, provider of award-winning literacy solutions including Read&Write GOLD and Fluency Tutor. For more information, go to www.texthelp.com.

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Episode #52 features a discussion about the use of puzzles and a classic set of toys from the 80s as educational tools to practice fine motor skills, enhance visual-spatial abilities, utilize logical reasoning skills, build vocabulary, and more!

The episode features a jammin’ bumper from Mark Nichols, an assistive technology coordinator with Loudoun County Public Schools in Northern Virginia. Check his blog, The Tech Flash, and follow him on Twitter at @thetechflash2.

 

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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #19: Sabotage!

Hey everyone,
Episode #19 is up for your listening pleasure. May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month” and I haven’t mentioned it yet so far in the podcast, well, until this episode that is.  So, to make up for my lack of advertising I discuss a technique used to elicit communication called Sabotage!

A.T.TIP #31: Sabotage!

Here are some more helpful resources/ideas on how to elicit communication from students.

1. Communication Temptations

2. Better Practice Makes Perfect – LaTrobe University

3. Kennedy Krieger Article

Here is a link to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund raising site.  Please click on “Make a donation” and donate, even if it is just a dollar! Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Make a Donation!

One last thing, here is the link to the video of the family participating in the Cystic Fibrosis walk.  I hope you enjoy it!

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Thanks everyone and happy listening!