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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
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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
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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
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 23, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Maria Aleandra and Jules
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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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...
Hannah Foley, B.A.
Apr 4, 20234 min read
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Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month! Every April the world celebrates World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations-sanctioned World...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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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...
Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 7, 20234 min read
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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,...
Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 17, 20234 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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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...
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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