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, 20233 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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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Maria Aleandra and Jules
Apr 19, 20234 min read
Stories That Shape the World
The stories we tell can shape the world. They connect us, they transform us, they crack us open. Our story began back in 2010, but that’s...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 12, 20234 min read
Safety and Communication for Individuals with Autism
April is World Autism Month! For individuals with autism, it is important to learn how to communicate with first responders and to learn...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Apr 4, 20234 min read
Spring Into Transition Planning
Spring is a time of change. Change is uncomfortable, but it is a necessary and natural part of life. People tend to like to cling to what...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month! Every April the world celebrates World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations-sanctioned World...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 21, 20235 min read
Comparing and Contrasting AAC Software and Apps
Identifying which AAC app or software to trial or recommend can be overwhelming. With so many options available, how do we determine what...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 14, 20233 min read
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Did you know? March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month! Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability with over 17 million...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 1, 20236 min read
The Literacy Rainbow Leads to the Communication Competency Pot of Gold
Literacy is a topic that receives much attention in the AAC field. It is a known fact that educators fall short of fully developing the...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Interactive Learning Activities for Teaching the Use of Eye Tracking Technology
AAC comes in many different shapes and sizes! There are two general categories of AAC: light-tech and high-tech. Low-tech/light-tech...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 7, 20234 min read
The Dynamic Duo of Core and Fringe
Relationships are reciprocal. Regardless of how powerful and dynamic something may be, support is necessary to build a solid structure on...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 17, 20234 min read
AAC Winter Wonderland
Winter is in full force! Winter not only means time off from school (or work), but it also means snow! When there is snow on the ground,...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Home for the Holidays! AAC Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
Happy holidays from the Forbes AAC team! Holiday season means time spent with family and friends. Here are some AAC strategies to...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 29, 20223 min read
AAC Interventions for Children Aged 0 to 6 Years – Highlights from a Review Article
A systematic review of AAC interventions for children aged 0 to 6 years was completed by Leonet and colleagues (2022). The review looked...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Feature-Matching in AAC Assessment: Operational Features
Did you know? AAC intervention also includes goals targeting the operational domain, which are the strategies and skills in the technical...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 8, 20223 min read
How to Use Prompting in AAC Intervention to Maximize Language Acquisition
Prompting is used to facilitate a new skill (Neitzel & Wolery, 2009). When teaching a new communication skill, it's common to provide...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 1, 20224 min read
AAC Tips for the Classroom
Many AAC users spend a lot of their time in the classroom. Today’s blog post addresses some tips for AAC implementation in the classroom....
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Feature-Matching in AAC Assessment: Linguistic Features
Have you seen our previous posts on Feature-Matching in AAC Assessment? We’ve discussed voice features, access features, and...
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Whitley Bieser, M.A., CCC-SLP
Oct 20, 20223 min read
Show Your Voice! For AAC Awareness Month 2022 Meet Jake!
The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) celebrates AAC Awareness Month every year in October....
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