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Tom McDonald
Pizza, play, and progress: turning targets into meaningful AAC practice
6 February 2026
As teachers, we often talk about Assess, Plan, Do, Review. It sounds simple, but the real skill is making it…
Learning More About LAMP: Reflections From Recent Training and Practice
29 January 2026
Over the past few months, I have been developing my understanding of Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP). In November,…
Bringing Decision-Making Back to Our Values
20 January 2026
Over the past few weeks, I have been spending a lot of time talking about values. Through a social enterprise…
How can I set up an AAC device for my child?
8 January 2026
This is a question that comes up for parents who are beginning to explore high-tech AAC. Sometimes it is framed…
AAC & Assistive Technology Drop-In
16 December 2025
Northallerton Mencap | January to March From January, AAC and Me will be running a new AAC and Assistive Technology…
Bringing Play to Life with Infrared and Grid 3
2 December 2025
Last week I was asked to adapt a remote-control toy so that a child could operate it using eye gaze.…
Helping Your Child Communicate: Using Running Commentary and AAC Together
25 November 2025
Running commentary is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your child’s communication. By talking about what…
Rediscovering TD Snap
13 November 2025
A refresher on TD Snap and why it’s one of my go-to AAC tools. From the Motor Plan filter to…
Using Clicker to Build Confidence in Writing
6 November 2025
Exploring how Clicker supports inclusive literacy. This autumn writing activity shows how technology can help pupils plan, write and express…
Learning Through Play: How Early AAC Changes Everything
26 October 2025
Early access to AAC can transform how children connect, learn and communicate. I have seen this first-hand through my work…
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