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Common AAC Misconceptions
AAC ➤ November 24, 2020

Common AAC Misconceptions

The research on the implementation, use and development of specialized AAC systems has skyrocketed in the past few years! It is important as AAC advocates we stay on top of the news and research to...

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Too Young for AAC?
AAC ➤ August 26, 2020

Too Young for AAC?

From the start of my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have worked with many children who use high-tech speech generating device systems (SGDs) or augmentative communication. While many speech-language pathologists worried that SGDs would...

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Symbol Use and Transitioning CVI Stages
AAC ➤ May 19, 2020

Symbol Use and Transitioning CVI Stages

This little one is transitioning through CVI stages. ⁣⁣We are moving out of tangible and concrete items and onto a screen. The first step in doing this is providing a voice output underneath the item....

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The Best Practice For Teaching Vocabulary
AAC ➤ January 3, 2020

The Best Practice For Teaching Vocabulary

Best practice for teaching new vocabulary is…⁣⁣⁣⁣80% core AND 20% fringe vocabulary according to research by Bean A., Cargill L., & Lyle S. (2019).⁣⁣⁣I had a big “aha” movement in March wherein I realized one of...

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Selecting Core Words
AAC ➤ November 5, 2019

Selecting Core Words

Core words are a systematic way to teach and use single messages by combining either one or a string of them to form either single word phrases or expansive multi-word sentences. A core vocabulary varies...

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Parent Resources for AAC Users
AAC ➤ January 21, 2019

Parent Resources for AAC Users

AAC Blogs & Email Services Parent support groups are resourceful especially during this super exciting and new part of your child’s life. It is also very important to connect with those that know and understand...

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Aided Language Stimulation
AAC ➤ January 16, 2019

Aided Language Stimulation

Modeling & Aided Language Stimulation in the AAC World Aided Language Stimulation, along is a way to support an AAC user and encourage them to use their new device. Aided Language Stimulation allows the user...

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DIY Making Switch Adaptable Lights
AAC ➤ January 2, 2019

DIY Making Switch Adaptable Lights

DIY Cause & Effect Lights for Switch Users This is a great and inexpensive idea for cause and effect switch lights. These images are from one of our client’s birthday parties. We designed personalized cause...

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AAC ➤ January 2, 2019

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, also known as AAC, is changing the communication world as we know it! The name AAC comes from the meaning of augment, to enhance something and alternative, another...

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Communication Breakdown and Repair using Partner Assisted Scanning
AAC ➤ December 31, 2018

Communication Breakdown and Repair using Partner Assisted Scanning

What is Partner Assisted Scanning Partner Assisted Scanning gives access to communication by help of a communication partner for those with limited to no verbal Speech. It also can be used as a technique to...

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Welcome to Speech in The City's blog. Here you'll find out lots of resources to help you or your child in speech and/or feeding therapy. We are always looking for new families to meet and professionals to learn from -Rebecca

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Signs of Speech Delay vs a Speech Disorder
LANGUAGE ➤ May 9, 2022

Signs of Speech Delay vs a Speech Disorder

Children acquire communication skills in patterns across certain age ranges. While there are many sources available online that recommend specific developmental milestones, every child develops language at a different rate. It’s normal for parents to...

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PROMPT and DTTC as Treatment Approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
SPEECH ➤ May 4, 2022

PROMPT and DTTC as Treatment Approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

In our practice we use several approaches for treatment of childhood apraxia of speech and other motor speech disorders. Some commonly used approaches during speech therapy are PROMPT and DTTC. While both effective in treating...

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Feeding Classes
Practice News ➤ April 1, 2022

Feeding Classes

We are so excited to be one of a very few practices offering therapy in a group setting for picky eaters. These classes are run by a speech pathologist and an occupational therapist. This class...

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