Posted by: Jennifer Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP, Open Access Casandra Guerrero, M. Ed., M.S., CCC-SLP, Diagnostic Center North Natalia Silva Sepulveda, M.S., SLP, Hollister High School Photo by Wix “When my students who use AAC leave the public education system, I want them to…” Pause for a moment and reflect on that sentence. Whether you are an educator thinking about your students' independence and future employment, or a parent thinking about something more personal, “I want the

Posted by: Jennifer Wright, M.A. , CCC-SLP Photo by Wix When an AAC tool comes home, whether it’s a no‑tech communication board or flipbook, a mid‑tech option, or a high‑tech tool like an iPad with a communication app, it can feel overwhelming at first. The tool sits on the counter. You’re not always sure when to use it. You might worry that changing something will “mess it up.” And honestly? Your family is just trying to get through dinner. When AAC tools are new, your chil

Posted by: Jennifer Wright, M.A. , CCC-SLP Photo by Open Access Every classroom includes a range of learners, each with their own ways of engaging, understanding, and expressing themselves. For students who are non-speaking or minimally speaking, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems may be used as part of their receptive and expressive language system. Supporting AAC users goes beyond ensuring they have tools and strategies available; it’s about designing

Posted by: Jennifer Wright, M.A. , CCC-SLP in collaboration with Casandra Guerrero, MS CCC-SLP, Natalia Silva Sepulveda, Bilingual Speech...

Posted by: Jennifer Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP Photo by Wix California is a globally recognized hub of linguistic diversity, with over 200...

Posted by: Jill McCann, M.S. SpEd and Jennifer Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP Image credit: Darrel Und: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photography-o...