Tag: speech language pathologist
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Love Needs ALL of the Words
Holiday shopping season is in full swing and with that, the “love needs no words” gift ideas pop up on my social media newsfeeds. I get the sentiment of it, but the AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) loving, speech-language pathologist in me reads into it. It’s true that we do express love nonverbally. We hug…
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I Meant to Model Today: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Intentions
It happens to the best of us. You have every intention of using some amazing and advanced aided language input. You imagine this wonderful interaction between you and a captive augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) user, soaking in the model of expressive language you fluently provide. But the day passes, and before you drift off…
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The Difference Between Speak for Yourself and…
There are literally hundreds of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) options on the market! Making a choice can be overwhelming for parents and professionals. However, if you’re looking for a robust, comprehensive AAC app, that narrows the options considerably. Often in AAC online groups and in person, parents and speech-language pathologists will ask for comparisons…