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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


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...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jul 4, 20232 min read


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...

Stephanie Lane, M.S. CCC-SLP
Jun 21, 20234 min read


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...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Aphasia Awareness Month
Aphasia Awareness Month is observed annually in June to raise awareness about aphasia, a language disorder that affects a person's...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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,...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
May 30, 20234 min read


ProSlate™ Series and AAC Apps: Highlighting CoughDrop
The ProSlate™ Series from Forbes AAC are iOS-based speech generating devices that can run almost any AAC app on the market using...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 23, 20233 min read


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...

Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 16, 20234 min read


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...

Emily Kornman, MCD, CCC-SLP
May 9, 20235 min read


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...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
May 2, 20233 min read
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