67. AAC & Autism: How Sentence Strips + iPads Improve Speech Outcomes

If you know someone with autism, this is an episode you can’t miss. AAC isn’t just about communication—it can actually improve speech outcomes. In this episode, we dig into the latest meta-analytic research on AAC and autism, covering: Low-tech vs. high-tech AAC: which one truly impacts speech outcomes Why sentence strips and voice output devices are game-changers The power of pointing, commenting, and sentence frames like “Look at” Why SLPs should adopt an all-of-the-above AAC approach instead of “either/or” thinking You’ll walk away with evidence-based strategies you can implement on Monday morning to boost both speech and language outcomes for your autistic learners. 💡 Want ready-to-go, evidence-based activities that put this research into action? Join the SIS Membership. Every week you’ll receive literacy, speech, language, and AAC resources, plus empirically-based, movement-based theme activities and a full Google Slides deck for parents, large groups, or teletherapy. 👉 Sign up today: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis