Dynamic Assessment: AAC Tools and Intervention Plans for Today and Tomorrow
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- Oct 17
- 5 min
Investigate AAC Awareness Month Myth Man Cases With the Myth Man Detective!
Spooky season is upon us! October is a time for all things spooky.….not only spooky Halloween costumes and haunted houses, but also...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Oct 4
- 1 min
AAC Awareness Month 2023!
AAC Awareness Month is celebrated every October to raise awareness about AAC and inform the public about the many different ways people...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Sep 12
- 3 min
AAC Activities for the Classroom
For school-aged children who use AAC, it’s important to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes communication and...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Aug 22
- 4 min
Ideas for Integrating AAC in the Classroom
In the classroom setting, AAC can play a crucial role in helping students who require assistance with communication. There are many ways...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- Aug 15
- 6 min
Jumpstart Learning with Inclusion
Back-to-school season is upon us! There are many benefits to educating children with complex communication needs in an inclusive...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Aug 8
- 4 min
The ABCs of AAC
August means back-to-school season for many teachers, clinicians, students, and families! AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Aug 1
- 3 min
AAC and the Digital Age
Alternative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a set of tools, strategies, and technologies used to support individuals with...
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Melissa DeMoux
- Jul 18
- 4 min
AAC Etiquette
As with all communicators, we work to teach our AAC users the hows and whys of communicating. The etiquette of interactions is a real...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- Jul 11
- 5 min
AAC in the Water
Summer is in full force! Summer not only means time off from school, but it also means water! Electronic AAC tools around water are at...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Happy Fourth of July! AAC Activities Incorporating Fourth of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. It is...
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Stephanie Lane, M.S. CCC-SLP
- Jun 21
- 4 min
Parent/Caregiver Coaching: What It Looks Like & Why You Should Use It
It takes a village, but it starts with YOU! Get the most out of therapy time with parent/caregiver coaching. Learn more about feeling...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- Jun 13
- 2 min
AAC in the Cloud 2023: The Power of One
Summer is upon us! Do you know what that means?! The AAC in the Cloud conference is quickly approaching! AAC in the Cloud will be on June...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Aphasia Awareness Month
Aphasia Awareness Month is observed annually in June to raise awareness about aphasia, a language disorder that affects a person's...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- May 30
- 4 min
Make a Splash of AAC Skill Growth This Summer
Summer is upon us! Life in this season often looks quite different than it does during the academic year. Vacations, relaxation,...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- May 23
- 3 min
ProSlateâ„¢ Series and AAC Apps: Highlighting CoughDrop
The ProSlateâ„¢ Series from Forbes AAC are iOS-based speech generating devices that can run almost any AAC app on the market using...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- May 16
- 4 min
May is ALS Awareness Month: An ALS Story from Rich Sommers
ALS is a progressive disease that affects nearly 5,000 people in the United States each year (CDC, 2022). Approximately 80-95% of...
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Emily Kornman, MCD, CCC-SLP
- May 9
- 5 min
The Impact of Saving One’s Identity through Voice Preservation
“Hi Emily, A few months ago you asked me to email you about the voice the foundation funded for me. I wasn't done banking yet - and then...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
- May 2
- 3 min
Better Hearing and Speech Month 2023
Did you know? May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Better Hearing and Speech Month is recognized by the American...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Apr 25
- 2 min
April is Occupational Therapy Month!
Occupational Therapy Month is a month-long celebration that occurs every April in the United States, dedicated to raising awareness about...
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