AAC users and their families stand to benefit from preparing for natural disasters—like a hurricane, or the recent fires that spread through parts of Los Angeles. Two SLPs join the podcast to discuss how speech-language pathologists can help AAC users be ready to navigate the unexpected.
To employ a strengths-based approach to assessment, consider using these four key tenets.
What happens when we believe in ability, and avoid making assumptions, when introducing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? We boost a new user’s power to effectively communicate.
An SLP taps into interprofessional practice to accelerate progress for her students with CAS—and sees results.
A speech-language pathologist shares ways of finding free or reduced-cost assistive technology.
An SLP challenges herself to incorporate language used in a middle-schooler’s social circles into that student’s AAC device.
Some worry that predictive text in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) may thwart autonomy and expression. Others see it as liberating. How do we ensure the technology does right by users?
The communication sciences and disorders professions have a long history of actively pushing the passage of legislation to support people with disabilities.
Children’s eligibility for IDEA and Medicaid funding differs according to federal and state guidelines. Here’s a broad look at some similarities and differences.
A speech-language pathologist shares ways of finding free or reduced-cost assistive technology.
Some worry that predictive text in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) may thwart autonomy and expression. Others see it as liberating. How do we ensure the technology does right by users?
What happens when we believe in ability, and avoid making assumptions, when introducing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? We boost a new user’s power to effectively communicate.