Autism Acceptance Month: What It Means + How SLPs Can Support Neurodiversity
Autism Acceptance Month focuses on inclusion and neurodiversity. Learn what it means, updated autism statistics, and practical strategies for SLPs and educators.
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October is AAC Awareness Month: Information About AAC & How to Get Involved
AAC Awareness Month is celebrated in October each year. It began as a way to raise awareness about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Read more for general AAC info and ways to get involved.
The 6 Communication Functions and AAC
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.
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How to Write Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy Goals [with goal bank]
Neurodiversity-affirming speech goals should include language and communication strategies that respect and acknowledge the diverse ways in which people think, learn, and communicate. This article discusses considerations when writing goals and includes complete goal examples.
AAC Core Word of the Week: MORE Speech Therapy Activities
We provide a variety of fun and engaging activities utilizing a "Core Word of the Week" approach with the word MORE.
AAC Core Word of the Week: GO Speech Therapy Activities
FREE access to AAC "Core Word of the Week (CWW): GO!" Find fun and engaging speech therapy activities utilizing the CWW approach. Complete CWW lesson plan also available!
What is Multimodal Communication?
Multimodal communication is a method of communicating using a variety of methods, including verbal language, sign language, and different types of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
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