Here you’ll find a description of some of the best resources for AT and AAC research online. As healthcare providers, we often work with people who could benefit from assistive…
Category: <span>Speak (communication)</span>
I’d like to talk about how to do AAC evaluations in the home. I’m sure I’m not alone in noticing an increase in the number of patients who could benefit…
I’ve found some great free multimedia resources for language and cognitive therapy. As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), we are very comfortable using print in therapy. But since we’re surrounded by audio…
This message banking tutorial will explain what it is, who it’s for, and how to do it. It complements the voice banking tutorial. If you’re someone who is at risk…
This 2023 updated voice banking tutorial will teach you how to make a digital copy of your voice. Our voice is such a key part of our identity, that losing…
I’m writing from the ATiA 2019 conference, where I’m eagerly soaking up all things assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The conference continues through noon tomorrow, but…
You can access a free course to improve conversation skills in aphasia, called Better Conversations with Aphasia (BCA). The course, which is open to everyone, is specifically designed to promote…
I participated in a very interesting Hands-On Lab at the ASHA Convention which taught how to assess pragmatic skills in adults with brain injury. In this lab, I learned 3…
In this post, I’m sharing how speech-language pathologists can improve aphasia outcomes by creating intensive home exercise programs. The majority of this content comes from Amanda Eaton (SLP, PhD) and…
If you have a speech or hearing problem,you can add video or text to your phone calls to improve communication. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Skype are three free online tools…