A Long and Winding Road: My 41-year Career as a Speech Language Pathologist The Role of the Speech Language Pathologist May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly called Better Hearing and Speech Month). Each year at this time, I get a little reflective...
From Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance: Giving a Voice to People with Autism Almost 50 years ago, the Autism Society in the U.S. launched its first autism awareness campaign. This evolved into Autism Awareness Month, which has taken place each April for decades...
It’s Never Too Late to Reevaluate Your AAC Speech App Recently, I’ve started working with a new patient. This gentleman had a stroke about six years ago and lost his ability to speak. While I’m still in the process of learning about his preferences, needs, cognitive...
Would Your Loved One or Client Benefit from AAC? Find Out with Our Assistive Technology Compatibility Checklist If you have a loved one or client who has challenges trying to communicate, you’ve probably been wondering whether it’s time to look for some help in the...
Dementia Care and Communication: The Dos and Don’ts of Dementia Communication Strategies Dementia profoundly affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide, bringing unique challenges into the lives of those tasked with caregiving. Caregivers often find...
