#48-Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Rachael Langley is a speech language pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).   Rachael talks with us about ***finding an AAC specialist***aided facilitated stimulation***communication autonomy***avoiding prompt dependency***overcoming obstacles parents, teachers, and support staff face in becoming fluent AAC users   BONUS MATERIAL IN SHOWNOTES***developing literacy skills in nonverbal learners***portable carrying cases***compatible AAC software***links to everything mentioned in the show SHOWNOTES AT www.lomah.org/podcast2/48

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The LOMAH Podcast is an award winning show that runs topical series deep diving into an issue for 10-12 episodes with interviews from expert guests, including self advocates. Your host, Kim, has a teenage daughter with level 3 non speaking autism who will require 24/7 support the rest of her life. Like many parents, Kim has a lot of important questions. She does not claim to know the answers for her child nor yours but does promise to search for them and share what she is discovering along the way. You will notice a striking difference in the earlier shows compared to the most recent as she has grown and evolved as a result of listening to expert guests and self advocates.