Implementing AAC Services
As a speech-language pathologist, the foundations of intervention are the same in AAC as they are in our other services. AAC is a different modality of communication but it is still communication. There are some considerations for AAC implementation that are different than other SLP practices.
AAC and Tangible Symbols
Not all AAC symbols need to be visual. There are many reasons why a student or adult might benefit from a…
AAC Curriculum Resources
Learning an AAC system is like learning any language. Students need to be immersed in their language for the best…
AAC and Literacy
Everyone deserves access to literacy and all students have the ability to learn literacy skills, given the right instructional tools…
AAC Tech Goes Wrong
Tech happens Devices get spilled on, software gets deleted. Basically, things break. We can take precautions that allow us to…
AAC and Teletherapy
Since the pandemic, teachers and therapists have worked harder than ever before. It is not easy to make online AAC…
AAC Users & Transitions
Throughout the lifespan, there are many changes and transitions that can impact AAC users. Some of these are major life…
AAC Modeling
What is Modeling AAC? Modeling is a strategy that falls under the broader category of Aided Language Stimulation. This technique…