By Jennifer Shroyer, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  How do I show my gratitude in my relationship and how do I communicate that to the people I care about the most? All my life I have been nonverbal and it was challenging to show my gratitude with people who I cared about and for several years I was misunderstood being non...

Nicole Wingate, MA CCC-SLP, MSD Bluffton Harrision It was just a few years ago when I found myself feeling hopeless as an SLP. There were students on my caseload with virtually no functional means to communicate. With ever changing technology and the development of AAC apps, I became overwhelmed! Where do I start and what ...

By Kyle Dinwiddie, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Staying in a hospital can be a little boring. While staying at St. Louis Children’s hospital this week, my parents and I sometimes go exploring.  Once this week there was an art class in the garden and we had to check it out.  There was a table covered with hundreds o...

By Brandon Williamson, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I like to bring AAC into my church congregation. I use my AAC device to read scripture on Fridays during Mass. I started doing this a couple of years ago after asking my mom about it. It is a fun way to use your device with a lot of people in your own community.  When I...

Punam Desormes, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Professional at the University of Central Florida and Apple Patch Therapy, Inc. The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) classroom - It is a wonder! Full of challenging behaviors and language deficits, BUT also full of excitement, multi-moda...

By Laconda Walker Ross M.A., SLT, CTRS As another year end quickly approaches, I am reminded of the many blessings that occur in 365 days. Those blessings include therapists, support staff, families and many others who influence the lives of children who may have complex communication needs. As we reflect upon the ...