By: Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador This is a conversation between Lyle and his SLP. In what ways do you communicate your feelings to others? Lyle: I talk people. SLP: If you were frustrated at staff, would you tell that staff or would you only tell me?Lyle: You. SLP: How would she ever know about your frustrations...

By Ayleen Armendariz, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Assistive technology has changed my life. My aide showed me what iPhones can do, like read a website for me.  The iPhone can read Instagram and Facebook, making it possible for me to hear what influencers and the people I care about are saying. It keeps me connected to my fam...

By Lily Huston, PRC-Saltillo Blogger, AAC user and graduate student for an M.A. in Assistive Technology By all accounts, I acquired spoken language on schedule. Early, even. I certainly was reading early, devouring books until everyone accepted that little Lily always had her nose in a book--in the car, snatching a few wor...

by Fadel Rah, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador The holiday season can be stressful, but with some planning and self-care, you can navigate it with ease and joy. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the holidays. Remember to prioritize self-care. Take time to recharge with activities like reading, meditation, or a relaxin...

by Johnny Schnieder, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  During the holidays when I get depressed I talk  to my family. I’ll listen to Christian music. It’s good to talk about your feelings with others. I try to think of things that I am grateful for! I don’t like winter because it’s too cold for me ...

By Lance McLemore These terms have troubled me for a long time. I’ve done a cursory search to try to understand what they mean. I haven’t been able to find precise definitions, but I think I can definitely see a pattern. It seems to me that a person is considered high or low functioning depending upon how clos...