211: The One About AAC with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

In this episode, I am joined by Quinn Kelly as we delve into the intricacies of integrating AAC devices with ASL for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Quinn is a bilingual ASL-Fluent Certified Speech Language Pathologist in New York and New Jersey. Quinn shares insights on the historical use of AAC, its overprescription, and the importance of combining ASL with AAC. She also discusses the cultural sensitivities in recommending AAC and offers practical strategies for SLPs working with this unique client population. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.