The DTA Blog

In schools, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and special education teachers often work together to support students with language challenges. This blog post explores their roles, how they differ, and their collaborative efforts in language development.

The main criterion for determining if a person is "ready" for AAC is straightforward: does the individual have a need to communicate that cannot be fulfilled by their current means of communication?

Inspired by the work of Dr. Caroline Musselwhite and our "AAC 101: Steps to Learning" framework, we've seen firsthand how dedicated AAC instruction can really make a difference when it's part of daily life.

This month I had the opportunity to present again at the World Autism Conference. I spoke on a panel including a psychologist, occupational therapist, music therapists and audiologist, on the value of each of our adjunct therapies for people with autism.

As a virtual therapist using AAC, I find it imperative to choose the best program for each student to maintain their attention. This task becomes especially challenging when the students don’t have a physical device to follow along with during sessions.

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