Modeling and AAC

Modeling and AAC

Modeling is an effective strategy that can be used by Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and family members to support an AAC users communication growth. AAC or augmentative and alternative communication are tools such as a communication book or a voice...
Building an AAC Team

Building an AAC Team

 Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an invaluable tool to support communication. However, getting an AAC team on board can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to getting all members including SLPs, educators, and families to implement AAC...
Surfing and AAC

Surfing and AAC

Surfing and AAC! I know what you are thinking?  What could surfing or AAC or augmentative and alternative communication implementation have in common?  Just WAIT and I will share what surfing can teach us about AAC intervention. Waiting for the wave So I was out...
Teaching Chewie to Communicate Back!

Teaching Chewie to Communicate Back!

Have you seen some amazing dogs on Instagram who use buttons to talk? Me too, and it is so amazing. I am an SLP that is passionate about AAC and supporting communication. Did you notice I said communicate and not talk? In a world where most of us communicate via...