On the Importance of Being Part of the TEAM

I work in a solo private practice. Many of the children on my caseload are nonverbal and have significant behavioral challenges. In addition to their school teams, they have several community-based professionals. The reality is we know best practice is for collaboration and teaming, however that information has not reached the decision makers. As professionals, we need to keep advocating and educating for what we know is best practice, but ultimately ...

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Communication Matters

Communication Matters is a Facebook group for families in Washington State, although any parent interested in augmentative and alternative communication is welcome. This group is for parents and other family members/caregivers of children who are non-verbal or unable to meet all of their communication needs verbally.

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Conan's Experience with his Talker (guest post)

I am excited to share that I have several guest posts planned this month in celebration of AAC Awareness Month! Today, I am honored to bring you this first guest post by an AAC mom sharing her AAC story in her own words. Thank you, Kaz, for taking the time to share your story.

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AACfamily Friday (week 5)

Welcome to #AACfamily Friday (week 5)! Wondering what #AACfamily is? Read about it here. For more #AACfamily photos and fun, check out Uncommon Sense Blog after you are done here.

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AACfamily Friday (week 4)

Welcome to #AACfamily Friday (week 4)! Wondering what #AACfamily is? Read about it here. For more #AACfamily photos and fun, check out Uncommon Sense Blog after you are done here.

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