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frogs jump.

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volcanos

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strong - spell it.

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I-asc.org Spellers the film. It can be adapted for non verbal deaf autism.  I need to learn the theory for Spell to Communicate. 

resources : video link, AAC and CPT codes.

https://spellersthemovie.com/watch  Finished watching this with my nonverbal and deaf son, he is now fired up to type and spell to communicate. The I-ASC has a needs based scholarship available too.     The CPT code to try to get the  insurance to possibly pay for it is 92606 because it does not generate speech and covers caregiver training.    The evaluation code is 92605    For an AAC that generates speech:     To get a DME company to pay for an AAC is E25110 and E2599.    The initial prescription for the device is 92618    1 hour evaluation, with a write up and suggestions is 92607.    Each 30 minute unit for follow up evaluations and suggestions is 92608 Best practices abd caregiver training is 92609 CPT codes are internationally standardized and Trademarked by The W.H.O. as part of the ICD10.

non verbal autism video link

https://spellersthemovie.com/watch 

Tips and authors for parents to read.

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Photo archive : 02/20/2022 Supplies: haunt the local resale shops. You can find almost anything when you look. Go in with an idea of what concept you want to work on. Stretch your imagination and see what you can find. Some in areas with alot of homeschoolers, will have actual manipulatives. From, board games to buttons, with a bit of an imagination it can work. If you are desperately short on cash, (think you are on food stamps and SSI) dried beans can be used to count and make pictures with. The dollar store has paper, pencils and crayons. Index cards are really good if there are no vision problems.  Pro tip - washable mats provide a limit of spread with matterials and with practice, a specific space for working. They can be used at a table or on the floor. If they are large, they can be sat on to promote healthy personal space boundaries. They can be spread on the ground outside, for kiddos that have allergies or textural aversion.  Reading suggestions and ratio...