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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 5, 20244 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 20, 20245 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 6, 20244 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 23, 20243 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 9, 20246 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Dec 5, 20234 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Nov 7, 20233 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Oct 17, 20235 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Oct 4, 20231 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 12, 20233 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 22, 20234 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Aug 15, 20236 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 8, 20234 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 1, 20233 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...
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Melissa DeMoux
Jul 18, 20234 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jul 11, 20235 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jul 4, 20232 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...
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Stephanie Lane, M.S. CCC-SLP
Jun 21, 20234 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...
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Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jun 13, 20232 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...
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Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jun 7, 20234 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...
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