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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
In a world where communication is paramount to everyday life, society must have basic awareness and understanding of hearing and speech...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
May 7, 20243 min read


World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month! World Autism Month aims to promote Autism acceptance so that those with autism have adequate support to be...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Apr 23, 20245 min read


Occupational Therapy Month: Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion
April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the impact of occupational therapy on individuals' lives....

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Apr 9, 20244 min read


Breaking Barriers to Access to AAC: AAC Now!
Forbes AAC continuously strives for innovation and accessibility. Forbes AAC premium boards and AAC NOW! program aims to transform the...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Empowering Voices: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and AAC
March marks a significant period in the calendar as it is dedicated to raising awareness about cerebral palsy (CP), a neurological...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 5, 20244 min read


Navigating Symbolic Terrain in AAC Assessment
AAC has revolutionized the way individuals with complex communication needs interact with the world around them. AAC systems encompass a...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 20, 20245 min read


Navigating the Complexities of AAC Use: The Role of Homophones in Communication Competence
Using AAC involves more than what people see when they initially look at someone who has complex communication needs. AAC use is not...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 6, 20244 min read


The Power of AAC and Feature Matching: Unlocking Potential
There are hundreds of different AAC tools with varying features available to meet the unique needs and skills of each individual who has...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Ready, Set...GOAL!
Are you feeling “stuck” in the AAC implementation process? Do you feel like your communicator has plateaued in their communication and...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 9, 20246 min read


Prevent The Avalanche of Regression
Life looks quite different over holiday breaks than it does when school is in session. Relaxation, lack of structure, and holiday...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Dec 5, 20234 min read


Dynamic Assessment: AAC Tools and Intervention Plans for Today and Tomorrow
Do you wonder why a clinician recommends an AAC system that the communicator did not demonstrate AAC proficiency during the AAC...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Nov 7, 20233 min read


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...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Oct 17, 20235 min read


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...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 4, 20231 min read


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...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 12, 20233 min read


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...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 22, 20234 min read


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...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Aug 15, 20236 min read


The ABCs of AAC
August means back-to-school season for many teachers, clinicians, students, and families! AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 8, 20234 min read


AAC and the Digital Age
Alternative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a set of tools, strategies, and technologies used to support individuals with...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 1, 20233 min read


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...

Melissa DeMoux
Jul 18, 20234 min read


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...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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