Back-to-School with the AAC Language Lab: A Year of Communication Growth Starts Here! As backpacks are packed, classrooms are prepared, and therapy schedules begin to fill, many AAC teams are asking the same question: How do we support communication growth from day one? Whether you're a speech-language pathologist, educa...

by Isaac Kester, PRC-Saltillo Ambasador and Author  What exactly is the definition of the terms independence and advocacy? Well, according to google, Independence is the state or quality of being free from the control, support, or influence of others.  In other words, it’s the feeling of breaking away from ...

by Jennifer Shoyer, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  AAC device fosters independence in my everyday life by assisting me with communicating with others.My Direct Support Worker (DSW) communicates my needs and wants daily regarding my activities. In Addison, where I live, most of my time is spent playing computer games or list...

By Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Lyle discusses his feelings with his SLP to submit his blog for Mental Health Month. SLP: What does mental health mean to you Lyle: I don't know SLP: Do you feel like you experience anxiety, depression, anger towards anyone or anything?  Lyle: Yes, I don’t know...

By Matt Huggins, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  During the pandemic I had severe depression because I couldn't go anywhere and I couldn't see my friends.  I was lock out of my facebook account due to my switching email account.  My nurse Donna helped me to unlock my Facebook account.  I started to reconnect w...

By Mike Hipple, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  April is here, time for me to write my yearly autism awareness blog. Yes, I am still using the word awareness vs acceptance, because the group of people who have autism spectrum disorder that I support still need awareness in the public. If you are reading this blog, I guess ...