AAC Groups
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AAC Voices Groups are now finishing our fourth year! We meet monthly for fun AAC learning sessions. A typical session involves a welcome song, a story, a game or craft and a group writing experience followed by a closing song. AAC users attend with a caregiver who assists them in using their talker and participating in the group. Core Vocabulary and Social/Pragmatic Language is focused on throughout the sessions. We now offer groups in Eastern Massachusetts, North of Boston, Metro-West and Western Massachusetts in Pioneer Valley. Scroll down for information about the groups.
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Metro West
Southborough, MA
Groups meet on dates below.
2-2:50 Alternative Access AAC Users (Eye Gaze, Scanning, Switches, some Mouse Alternatives)
3-3:50 Direct Selection AAC Users (iPads with Touch Screen, Dedicated AAC Systems with Touch Screens, Pointing in an AAC Book, some Mouse Alternatives)
Dates:
April 8, 2018
June 3, 2018
Groups meet at the Pilgrim Church in Southborough, in the Church Hall
15 Common Street
$25 per family
2-2:50 Alternative Access AAC Users (Eye Gaze, Scanning, Switches, some Mouse Alternatives)
3-3:50 Direct Selection AAC Users (iPads with Touch Screen, Dedicated AAC Systems with Touch Screens, Pointing in an AAC Book, some Mouse Alternatives)
Dates:
April 8, 2018
June 3, 2018
Groups meet at the Pilgrim Church in Southborough, in the Church Hall
15 Common Street
$25 per family
North of Boston/Merrimack Valley
Andover, MA Groups
Groups meet on the Sundays listed below.
12:30-1:30 Individuals with Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders
1:45-2:45 Developmental/Intellectual Disability AAC Group
3:00-4:00 Individuals with Angelman Syndrome and Related Disorders
2017-2018 Andover Session Dates
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018 (Note date change!)
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Groups are at the Andover YMCA
165 Haverhill Street, Andover, MA
Cost is $25 per family per session or $225 for the year.
12:30-1:30 Individuals with Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders
1:45-2:45 Developmental/Intellectual Disability AAC Group
3:00-4:00 Individuals with Angelman Syndrome and Related Disorders
2017-2018 Andover Session Dates
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018 (Note date change!)
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Groups are at the Andover YMCA
165 Haverhill Street, Andover, MA
Cost is $25 per family per session or $225 for the year.
Pioneer Valley/Springfield, MA Groups
Groups meet on Sundays listed below.
12:30-1:30 Alternative Access and Rett Syndrome Group (this group consists of individuals with Rett Syndrome, related disabilities like FOXG1 and others using eye gaze, scanning or other means to access their communication system)
1:45-2:45 Direct Access and Angelman Syndrome Group (this group consists of those with Angelman Syndrome or other disabilities who use their communication systems by directly touching the symbols, words or letters) all attendees are of AAC users, many have a developmental or intellectual disability in addition to complex communication needs
2018 Group Dates
Sunday, January 7th 2018
Sunday, February 4th 2018
Sunday, March 4th 2018
Sunday, April 22nd 2018
Sunday, May 20th 2018
Sunday, June 3rd 2018
Groups meet at the Multicultural Community Services Office:
1000 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA (2nd Floor) Community Room
Cost is $25 per family per session
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12:30-1:30 Alternative Access and Rett Syndrome Group (this group consists of individuals with Rett Syndrome, related disabilities like FOXG1 and others using eye gaze, scanning or other means to access their communication system)
1:45-2:45 Direct Access and Angelman Syndrome Group (this group consists of those with Angelman Syndrome or other disabilities who use their communication systems by directly touching the symbols, words or letters) all attendees are of AAC users, many have a developmental or intellectual disability in addition to complex communication needs
2018 Group Dates
Sunday, January 7th 2018
Sunday, February 4th 2018
Sunday, March 4th 2018
Sunday, April 22nd 2018
Sunday, May 20th 2018
Sunday, June 3rd 2018
Groups meet at the Multicultural Community Services Office:
1000 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA (2nd Floor) Community Room
Cost is $25 per family per session
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