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 Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Before we dive in, let me ask you this: When you think about your own independence, identity, or sense of connection—what role does communication play? For many people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the answer is everything. This blog serie...

By Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador When most people think about autonomy, they picture independence, choosing where to live, setting personal goals, or making everyday decisions. For people who communicate on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), autonomy goes far deeper. It isn’t only about cho...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Who are you? It’s one of the biggest questions in life. Maybe you’d answer with your favorite hobby, a song you can’t stop listening to, or a memory that shaped you. Identity isn’t just what you feel inside, but rather it’s something you shar...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  The holidays bring together food, family, music, and meaning, but also stress, expectations, and exhaustion. For families supporting someone who communicates on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), the holiday season can feel like a challenge.  How do we...

by Stephanie Fossov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Building A Value-Based Life For Individuals with AAC Needs AAC and ACT When we think about supporting AAC communicators, we often focus on the words on the screen, the symbols, the access methods, and the daily communication routines. But there is something deeper that ...