Baseball Cards Daily podcast host Chris Steuber helps the beginner up to the avid collector and investor with identifying the players and the cards to invest their baseball card dollars in.
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Join speech-language pathologists (SLPs) Rachel, Lucas, and Chris as they discuss helping people with complex communication needs use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and assistive technology!
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In episode 7 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber interviewed the star of the 1994 movie Little Big League, Luke Edwards. Edwards played Billy Heywood in the movie. Steuber and Edwards discussed the movie, as well as how baseball cards were mentioned and seen a lot in the film. If you're a fan of the movie Little Big League, this is a…
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Episode 6: 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.
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In the first episode (episode 6 overall) of Season 2 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Baseball Cards Daily's host Chris Steuber was joined by the man who was single-handedly responsible for putting together the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card and the entire 1989 Upper Deck set. He was Upper Deck’s first employee and is currently the…
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Chris Steuber makes an announcement regarding Season 2 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast.By Chris Steuber
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"Should I Start an AAC Business?" & Other Listener Questions
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This week, the TWT team answers questions from our listeners! They address the following questions: I’ve thought about starting an AAC consulting business, but I doubt at times that I have enough experience. What should I do?What do you think about recent videos from Pyramid/PECS that seem to argue that we shouldn’t introduce core words until a stu…
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Julie Freed: How to Identify Key Tools for Dynamic Assessment with the APT
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Talking with Tech is joined this week by Julie Freed, an SLP and school-based AAC specialist who helped create the AAC Planning Tool (APT)! Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss two communication assessments, the Continuum of Language Expression (COLE) and the Dynamic AAC Goals Grid (DAGG-2). Chris discusses his role in the creation of the…
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Eleanor Francis: Creating a Video Modeling “TV Show” and Other Insights from Australia
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The Talking with Tech team is joined this week by speech-language pathologist and AAC specialist Eleanor Francis to talk about AAC in Australia, literacy, video modeling, and more! Before the interview, Rachel and Chris mark the beginning of the school year with a discussion of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings. Rachel and Chris chat how…
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This week, the Talking with Tech team discusses how to obtain funding for alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices with speech-language pathologist and nonprofit founder, Traci Peplinski! Before the interview, Lucas, Rachel, and Chris chat about how to find funding for AAC devices and the need for more financial help for individuals…
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Jill Senner & Matt Baud: Teaching Communication Partners to Model Effectively
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This week, Talking with Tech is joined by Dr. Jill Senner and Matt Baud! Jill and Matt are AAC experts who promote an evidence-based, systematic method for coaching communication partners how to implement AAC through partner-augmented input (PAI). Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss why training and coaching communication partners should…
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Betsy Furler: Running a Successful Private Practice
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Talking with Tech is joined this week by Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, AAC Specialist, and CEO of Communication Circles, Betsy Furler! Before the interview, Rachel and Chris engage in a discussion of several “back to school” topics, including: the importance of presuming that all of our students are competent enough to communicate, using the…
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Bonus Episode: 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout
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In this special bonus episode to Season 1 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber is joined by Dave Oancea a.k.a. "Vegas Dave." Steuber and Vegas Dave discussed the amazing 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout autographed card in general, as well as the Superfractor (1/1) card that Dave purchased for $400,000 and the other varia…
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Carrie Baughcum: Using Drawing to Teach Language
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Talking with Tech is joined this week by Carrie Baughcum, a special education teacher who teaches language and literacy using a form of drawing called “sketchnoting”! Before the interview, Chris and Rachel discuss how to make drawing a language-rich activity, the benefits of child-directed therapy, and ways they incorporate drawing into their own t…
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Nicole Wingate & Angie Sheets: Using Videos to Teach Core Vocabulary
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This week, Chris interviews Nicole Wingate and Angie Sheets! Nicole is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Angie is an Intensive Intervention Specialist who created a series of online videos teaching high-frequency, versatile vocabulary words (i.e., core vocabulary). Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss topics related to using videos in the…
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Barbara Fernandes: CEO of SmartyEars, Developer, and “GeekSLP” Blogger
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Rachel and Lucas discuss entrepreneurship and app development with Barbara Fernandes, CEO of SmartyEars, a company that has created over 60 apps for speech, language, and communication! Before the interview, Lucas and Rachel have a lively conversation about their experience starting a private practice, their reasons for doing so, and some of the pi…
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Stacey Landberg: Should we Limit Screen Time for Young AAC Users?
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This week, Lucas and Rachel discuss their experiences with screen time and ways that they have tried to make screen time more meaningful for clients. Rachel and Lucas also discuss situations when they have disagreed with a family member about how to proceed with an AAC intervention, and why parent buy-in is so critical. Next, Rachel and Chris discu…
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Calum Hartley: Why Do Some Children Have Difficulty Understanding Pictures?
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Rachel, Lucas, and Chris are joined this week by Dr. Calum Hartley, Professor of Psychology at Lancaster University. Dr. Hartley’s research focuses on why some young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs may have a difficult time learning the meaning of pictures (e.g., icons, drawings, photographs). One reason…
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In episode 5 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber is joined by longtime hobbyist and former NFL offensive lineman, Evan Mathis. Steuber and Mathis discussed the iconic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, which Mathis owned and recently sold (PSA 9 graded version) for a cool $2.88 million. This is an episode you don't want to miss!…
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Tabi Jones-Wohleber: Supporting Communication Partners in the Classroom
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In this episode, Rachel, Lucas, and Chris first discuss the work/life balance for SLPs, including the integration of social media into our professional lives and the need for balancing career growth vs. personal time when pursuing work-related interests. Then, Chris is joined by school-based AAC Specialist Tabi Jones-Wohleber! Tabi is creator of “M…
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Rachael Langley: AAC Specialist, Educator, and Conference Co-Founder
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In this week’s episode, Rachel, Lucas, and Chris are joined by Rachael Langley, AAC specialist, educator, and co-founder of the #TalkingAAC Conference. Rachael Langley is also a well known resource for AAC information on Facebook (@RachaelLangleyAAC). Rachael discusses her experience co-founding a successful conference, shares about working as an A…
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In episode 4 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber profiles New York Yankees' legend Mickey Mantle and the best player in the game today, Los Angeles Angels' superstar Mike Trout. The comparisons between the two are striking in a number of ways, and Steuber identifies the cards of theirs collectors and investors should invest in or at …
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Carole Zangari: AAC Educator and Co-Founder of Praactical AAC
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Rachel, Lucas, and Chris are joined this week by the amazing Carole Zangari! Dr. Zangari, co-founder of the Praactical AAC website and professor of speech-language pathology at Nova Southeastern University, shares some of her ideas about improving the experience for pre-service (i.e., unpaid and new to the field) teachers and SLPs who work with AAC…
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Susan Berkowitz: How can we Support AAC in the Summer?
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Rachel, Lucas, Chris, are joined by SLP, author, and AAC consultant Susan Berkowitz for a discussion of how to help AAC users maintain their communication skills during the summer months (and any other break from school). Topics include: What is the "summer slide"? How can parents support AAC best during the summer? Do devices need to go home with …
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Episode 3: Prospect Cards vs. Rookie Cards
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In episode 3 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber is joined by Topps' Marketing Communications Manager, Susan Lulgjuraj, to discuss one of the hottest topics in the baseball card hobby - prospect cards vs. rookie cards, and which one is best to spend your money on.
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This week Rachel, Lucas, and Chris talk about their upcoming presentations on autism, AAC, education, and, yes, escape rooms at AAC in the Cloud and the Assistive Technology Industry Association. Then, Rachel and Lucas sit down with Gideon Grossman, engineer and inventor of Noisybands, a talking bracelet that is activitated by a high five! Gideon d…
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In episode 2 of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber profiles the New York Yankees' new age Bronx Bomber, Aaron Judge, and tells collectors and investors why they should and possibly why they shouldn't invest in his cards.
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Eric Sanders: How do we Support Reading and Writing Skills with AAC?
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This week, Rachel, Lucas, and Chris are joined by Dr. Eric Sanders for a roundtable discussion of how we can help augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users develop reading and writing (i.e., literacy) skills. Topics addressed include: Should we support AAC users in their development of reading and writing skills? What is the role of st…
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In the debut episode of the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, Chris Steuber profiles the Atlanta Braves' 20-year old phenom Ronald Acuña Jr. and tells collectors and investors why they should and possibly why they shouldn't invest in his cards.
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Chris Klein: Why Does Motor Planning Matter in AAC?
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This week, Rachel, Lucas, and Chris discuss the implications of motor planning in instruction and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, including: Why motor planning is important, when to start considering a child’s motor plan, and practical ways to incorporate motor planning into your practice. Then Chris Bugaj is joined by Chris Klei…
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Scott Badesch, CEO of the Autism Society of America
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This week Scott Badesch, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America, sits down with Lucas to talk about the most urgent needs of those on the Autism spectrum, what the ASA's strategic plan is for the coming year, the critical state of the health care (and political) system in the United States, and the impact of vaccines on Autism (there is…
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Chris Steuber introduces the Baseball Cards Daily podcast, which will debut the week of June 4, 2018.By Chris Steuber
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Roundtable: When Should We Start Using AAC?
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This week Rachel leads the team in a discussion of AAC for emergent communicators, focusing on early intervention through school-age children. Topics covered include the influence of AAC use on speech and language development, family and peer training, and a spirited debate about when to go high-tech - or not. We'd love to hear your feedback and op…
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Ellen Winchester & Andrea Gardner: Building On Demand and Interactive Supports for Communication Partners, Students, and the Community
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This week the team discusses community accomodations for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on specific opportunities that already exist and ideas for more sensory-friendly events as well as community-based communication opportunities. Then Chris speaks with Ellen Winchester and Andrea Gardner - see bios below - on the same topic and …
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AAC Agreements: Universal Principles for AAC Intervention
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Join Chris, Rachel and Lucas this week for a discussion of universal principles in AAC intervention - in other words, what do we all agree on, and why? Then Chris sits down with Shaun Pearson and Chris Chichoskikelly to talk about the "AAC Agreements," which continues along the same theme in more detail and highlights the opinions of clinicians and…
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After many requests to cover modeling in more detail, for the second time ever Talking With Tech is interview-free this week so that we can take a deep dive into the who, what, where, when, and why of modeling in Augmentative/Alternative Communication. We'd love to hear your feedback and your strategies! Come join us on Facebook, email us at tech@s…
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WPS: Assessment Considerations for AAC and Assessment Authorship
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This week members of the team from Western Psychological Services (WPS), creators of the Arizona, CASL, and more, join Rachel and Lucas to talk about assessment authorship and the assessment process generally. Meanwhile, Chris, Rachel, and Lucas discuss specific considerations for AAC users, including using materials otherwise not normed for your s…
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Eva Sweeney: Consultant for ABC's Speechless, Author, Activist, AAC User
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In this episode Eva Sweeney, filmmaker and consultant for ABC's Speechless - as well as author, activist, AAC user, and overall dynamo - talks with Rachel and Lucas about her AAC device, the importance of aides (and giving them breaks), her work as an activist on sexuality in the disability community, and more. Meanwhile, Lucas briefly flies solo t…
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Leanna Fox: Professional Development and AAC in Australia
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In this week's show Chris sits down with Leanna Fox, a Speech-Language Pathologist based out of Sydney who works as a consultant with Liberator, the Australian arm of the Prentke Romich Company, as well as other settings. The discuss international work (she's previously also practiced in Ireland and New South Wales), funding in Australia and the lo…
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Vicki Clarke: Tips on Making Clinical Decisions in AAC Assessment
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In this episode Vicki Clarke of Dynamic Therapy Associates and @AACchicks joins us to share advice and talk through clinical considerations related to AAC assessment and selection of a communication system. Meanwhile, Lucas and Rachel discuss the ethical considerations - and potential advantages - related to cultivating vendor relationships. For mo…
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Lauren Enders: AAC Implementation and Consultation in the Schools
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In this episode the incomparable Lauren Enders, SLP and AAC specialist, joins Talking With Tech's Lucas Steuber and Chris Bugaj to talk practical tips for implementation and consultation in the schools. Meanwhile, Lucas and Rachel discuss some of the resources Lauren has created, including the "dos and dont's" of AAC instruction. Thanks so much for…
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Mark Barlet: Making Video Games Accessible to All
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In this episode Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj (and later just Chris) take over the episode to talk about accessible gaming! We welcome Mark Barlet of AbleGamers to talk about their work in making recreation available to everyone. Like what we do at Talking With Tech? Make sure to subscribe and rate on iTunes - and check out Chris's new book coming o…
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Jayne Clare: Criterion to Determine the Best Educational Apps
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Jayne Clare, a thirty-year veteran teacher in special education, has been a leader in introducing educational technology into the classroom. She is co-founder of TeachersWithApps, a National School Boards Association "20 to Watch;" Leader Advancing Education Technology, and weekly host of EdAppTalk, an open table Facebook Group. She has worked with…
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