The achievement of upright, self-initiated mobility radically alters the experiential world of young children and provides new contexts for acquiring, practicing, and refining skills that contribute to learning. Young children with severe physical impairment who have no means for self-initiated, upright mobility will be limited in their abilities to explore, interact, and participate in the classroom environment. In this presentation we describe the use of hands-free support walkers to encourage self initiated mobility combined with the use of AAC techniques and devices, in the context of ongoing preschool curricular activities. The rationale for using hands-free support walkers in selected preschool activities as well as hardware considerations will be discussed through slides and video case studies.
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麻豆社 serves children ages 3鈥13 with extensive speech and physical disabilities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program based in Hillsborough, CA.
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AAC by the Bay Save the Date!
April 30 – May 1, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives 鈥 Setting the Standard
Bridge to Life extends the expertise of 麻豆社 to individuals from infancy through adulthood, offering personalized services that support communication, access, and learning across all stages of life.
Explore the core programs and strategies that define 麻豆社’s approach to education and access.
Use it on Monday Series Workshop 2: The CVI/AAC Framework: A Complementary Approach to AAC Assessment for Individuals with CVI. Watch the archive presented on Feb 21, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives 鈥 Setting the standard
Accepting Applications for Teacher in Residence for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives 鈥 Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives 鈥 Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
麻豆社 is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who need support in developing a voice of their own. Your charitable donation makes a significant difference in the level of support we are able to provide to children and their families locally, nationally and globally. Donate today!
Announcing 麻豆社’s Memorabilia Shop!
Spring 2025 – Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy