NSLHM is celebrated in May and raises awareness for individuals with communication disorders and differences. SLPs may work with individuals with communication needs.
Executive functioning involves working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Discover how executive functioning can enhance speech therapy outcomes and improve daily life skills.
Functional communication includes requesting, protesting, describing, commenting, asking and answering questions, and engaging in social routines. Individuals who use AAC engage in functional communication exchanges throughout their days.
AAC group speech therapy is a great way to promote connection and communication growth. It can facilitate natural, social exchanges, and members may also benefit from observing others who are using different forms of AAC.
Aided Language Stimulation, sometimes known as Aided Language Input, is a method of modeling language using an AAC device while an AAC user is observing. The purpose of it is to build communication skills using an AAC device.
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What exactly are AAC accessories and why are they important? I have the tablet itself but do I need anything else? In this post, we will share some of our favorite AAC device (i.e., high tech/speech generating) accessories and how they can increase use and function of one’s AAC or AT system.
Explore how we use music in a variety of ways in our sessions! We love music as a reinforcer, something to request or comment about, and as a topic of conversation.
