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ROCC Explainer: Starting a new assessment for an existing participant. Can I save time?

JanelleSep 21, 20233 min read

Wouldn’t it be faster to just duplicate an existing assessment?  We were recently asked by one of our Schools if there was an easy way to carry over information from a previous assessment into the next assessment, or whether the only way is to start a whole brand new assessment.   This is a tricky one, and something we have considered many times!   At ROCC, we have considered a…

ROCC feature: Stop press! New Group Creator feature in ROCC

ROCC feature: Stop press! New Group Creator feature in ROCC

JanelleAug 28, 20234 min read

  Do you need more flexibility to create the groups you need in ROCC? Then you will love our new Group Creator feature in ROCC. (Release date August 2023)   In Group Creator, you can now create any group based…

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A closer look at ROCC Domain 10: Being strategic

JanelleFeb 7, 20249 min read

This featured domain discussion is around Domain #10, BEING STRATEGIC – USING THE BEST OPTIONS FOR COMMUNICATION IN ALL SITUATIONS.   The goal: To select and use the most efficient and effective method of communication in any given situation.  As…

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A closer look at ROCC Domain 9: Social Interaction

JanelleSep 17, 202312 min read

This featured domain discussion is around Domain #9, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS The goal: To use their system in as socially valued manner as possible and for social interaction that builds relationships. It is beyond the scope of the ROCC…

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A closer look at ROCC Domain 8: Availability of Communication System

JanelleJun 27, 202312 min read

For those already using the ROCC, here is something to think about…If your student/client is not really taking responsibility for carrying their system around with them (Domain #8), consider why this is happening.  Is it worth it to them?  How…

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Case Study – Highlighting a ROCC Star School – Eastern Ranges School

JanelleAug 15, 20233 min read

In this blog, we highlight Eastern Ranges School located in Ferntree Gully in the North Eastern Victoria Region, We asked them some questions about how they use the ROCC at their School, and here is what they had to say!  …

Case Study – Highlighting a ROCC Star School – Bullimbal School

Case Study – Highlighting a ROCC Star School – Bullimbal School

JanelleJun 14, 20233 min read

In this blog, we highlight Bullimbal School, a Special Education School based in Tamworth, New South Wales. We asked them some questions about how they use the ROCC at their School, and here is what they had to say!  …

Coomera State Special School Front Gate

Case Study – Highlighting a ROCC Star School – Coomera State Special School

JanelleApr 25, 20233 min read

This post is a spotlight on Coomera State Special School. Situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia,  Let’s hear what their team have answered to our questions about ROCC.  About ROCC Star Schools Throughout 2023, we will be sharing…

A closer look at ROCC Domain 7: Range of functions

A closer look at ROCC Domain 7: Range of functions

JanelleDec 9, 202210 min read

  Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #7, RANGE OF FUNCTIONS   The goal: To communicate for a range of intentions (including but not limited to: commenting, questioning, sharing information, expressing opinions, joking, etc).    This domain aims…

Early communication – with and without words

Early communication – with and without words

JanelleAug 9, 20224 min read

Recently, I created this table as part of our AAC for Speechies course at Two Way Street. Some may find it helpful to think about expressive communication at the earlier levels by providing some parallels with the Hanen Four Stages…