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A PRIMER ON AAC: ALTERNATIVE AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION

WHAT IS AAC? Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) is any supportive system that helps a person use their communication more...

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SIX MYTHS THAT DELAY CHILDREN'S COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT

A research report debunked six myths that prevented infants, toddlers and preschoolers from getting augmentative and alternative...

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LESSONS LEARNED THE HARD WAY: THANK YOU, STEVEN

Lessons learned the hard way are painful, but the lessons stick. I was lucky enough to learn some lasting lessons in my second year as a...

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SLPS MUST BE INVOLVED IN EVALUATION OF AUTISM, ACCORDING TO AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics just updated their guidelines for primary care providers to diagnose and treat autism. The report...

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LANGUAGE INTERVENTION: START EARLY AND KEEP IT GOING

When it comes to treatment for communication development, earlier is always better. We want to take advantage of the neuroplasticity of...

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND AVOID IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR YOUR CHILD

When choosing a specialist to address your child’s communication needs, there are many factors to consider. You need a professional who...

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I have worked with Joyce in a school environment. She has amazing ideas and she implements them in the most seamless way. She has been essential in helping students grow in their communication and develop essential social skills in a way that is child centered and honors their learning style.

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