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Episode 357: Lesley Sylvan - Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Speech-Language Pathologists

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Episode 356: The State of the Podcast

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Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community

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Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication

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Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo

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Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture

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Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators

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Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community

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Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion

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Kayla Ireland: Empowering Total Communication

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Claire O'Connor: Exploring AI as a Support for AAC Users

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Adina Malamut: Collaborating to Support Accessibility Across Disciplines

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Christina Schmidt: Empowering Families Through Culturally Competent AAC

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Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA 2025 Recap

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Midwestern University Q&A: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, AAC Implementation, & More

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Saffron Murphy-Mann, Helen Hewson, and Andrea Sharples: Insights from Communication Matters 2024

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TWT Live: Vibes of AAC

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Dr. May Aguis: Breaking Barriers to AAC in Malta

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Sam Brydon: AAC Coaching Strategies for Parents, Teachers, and Staff

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Ceanna MacGregor & Melanie Boyle: Building Connection through AAC Professional Learning Networks

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Owen McGirr: Software Developer, Advocate, and Adaptive Switch User

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TWT Live: ArkSHA Conference 2024 (Part 2)

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TWT Live: ArkSHA Conference 2024 (Part 1)

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Chris, Melissa, and Maggie Bugaj: "Out of My Mind" Reflections

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Kristen Hughes & Amy Kennedy: Building a Collaborative AAC Framework in Schools to Streamline Selection, Support, and Success

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Exploring AI’s Impact on Storytelling and Learning: A Dive into Notebook LM

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Anand & Amanda Murthy: Advocacy and Hope in the Face of Infantile Spasms

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Jaclyn Lewis & Jessica Gerth: Supporting Communication and Inclusion with Tabletop Gaming

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Amanda Diekman: Lowering Parental Demands to Increase Connection and Calm

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Brianna Hughes & Tiffany Rezvani: Creating a Free AAC Screening Tool

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Marnina Allis & Marisa Portanova: Empowering Communication & Collaboration at Blythedale Children's Hospital

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Amy Mayer, Judy Schoonover, Remi Moran, & Tiffany Zaugg: Small Talks VIII

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Carole Zangari, Tabi Jones-Wohleber, Rachel Langley, & Michaela Ball: The "Stepping Into AAC" Project

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Recast: Rachel Dorsey: Taking a Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Therapy

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Recast: Rebecca Moles: Preventing Abuse and Neglect With AAC

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Recast: Talking with Tech Roundtable: Early Intervention & AAC

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Recast: Kathy Howery: Understanding the Lived Experiences of AAC Users

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Caroline Woeber: Supporting AAC Users with Angelman Syndrome

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Benjamin Gibbs: Interviewing Chris Bugaj for a Master's AT Program

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Amy Mayer: Engaging Students and Driving Inclusivity with EdTech Tools

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Karina Carter & Nicole Young: Teaching Language to AAC Users with Horses

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Elisa Wern - The Importance of Including OTs During AAC Consideration & Implementation

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Fairfax County Public Schools AT Team: Celebrating the Life of AAC Specialist Jeff Powers

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Yoosun Chung: Honoring an AAC User's Chosen Form of Communication

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Chantelle Hutchinson: Supporting Adult AAC Users with Acquired Brain Injuries

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Tiffany Joseph (Part 2): The Use of Gestalts in Acquiring Language as a Part-Time AAC User

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Tiffany Joseph (Part 1): Educating and Supporting AAC Users as a Part-Time AAC User

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Bob Sagoo: Empowering an AAC User as a Parent

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Beth Moulam & Joanna Holmes: Recognizing AAC Users as Multimodal Communicators

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Daniel O'Connor & Bradley Heaven: Creators of All Access Life, an Adaptive Product Nonprofit

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Breea Rosas: Neurodivergent Affirming Practices for School-Based Practitioners

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Kelley Coleman - Pushing Back Against an Incorrect AAC Evaluation

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Heidi Rabe - Supporting Switch Use for Clients with Complex Physical Needs

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Caitlin Armstrong: Writing a Persuasive AAC Initiative Proposal for School District Admins

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Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA Recap 2024 (Part 2)

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Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA 2024 Recap (Part 1)

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Mercy Wolverton: Solving Real-World Problems with 3D Printers

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Aaron Marsters: Supporting Assistive Technology for Students on US Military Bases Across Europe

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Talking With Tech's 300th Episode/1 Million Downloads Celebration

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Meredith Hankins, Morgan Payne, & Susan Lee - Creating a ”Girl Talk” AAC Social Group

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Kimberly Zajac: Creating Fun & Interactive Projects That Meet Learning Objectives & IEP Goals

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Emma Fischer - Preparing for a New Career in Assistive Technology

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Otto Lana: Autistic Advocate, Writer, Actor, and AAC User

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Rémi Morin - Creating the Canadian-French Version of LAMP:WFL as a Parent

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Emily Macklin, Neha Sharma, & Amber Skerry: Supporting Communication for Deafblind Students

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McKinzee Steve, Danielle Welge, & Kendra Everette (Part 2): Providing High-Tech AAC as a Tier 2 Early Childhood Intervention

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McKinzee Steve, Danielle Welge, & Kendra Everette (Part 1): Providing District-Led 1:1 AAC Training to Parents

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Emily Taylor: Using Social Media to Promote Your AAC Resources

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April Wallace & Christina Stader - Specific Language System First Approach Q&A

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Dr. Barry Prizant (Part 2): Is ”Spelling to Communicate” Authentic Communication?

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Dr. Barry Prizant (Part 1): Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing

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Kimberly Neely: The Trauma-Informed SLP

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Barbara Gruber & Ashley Grady: Supporting Accessibility and Inclusion at the Smithsonian Institution

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Tiffanie Zaugg: Creating an AAC Facilitator’s Guide for a School District

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Ashley Waterman: Supporting Language as a Parent of an AAC User

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Judith Schoonover (Part 2): The Role of OTs in AAC Assessment

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Judith Schoonover (Part 1): Quickly Create AT Solutions From Common Objects

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Recast: AAC Modeling Roundtable

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Recast: Chris Klein: The Importance of Motor Planning

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Recast: Shaun Pearson & Chris Chicoskikelly: The AAC Agreements

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Recast: Core Words Roundtable

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Jordyn Zimmerman: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in the Education System

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Rebecca Gettings: A Parent’s Journey Supporting AAC, Language, & Literacy

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Sydney Elcan Birchfield: Assistive Technology Q&A with Chris Bugaj

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Coaching Call with Sarah Seiger: AAC at a Nonpublic/Nonprofit School

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Small Talks VII: Darla Ashton, Hank Poore, Sean Sweeney, Shelley Anderson, & Tami Altschuler

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Samantha Hagness & Becky Woolley (Part 2) - Strategies for Improving Communication Partner Coaching

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Samantha Hagness & Becky Woolley (Part 1) - Modeling AAC in the Classroom Using Grid 3

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Alyssa Hillary Zisk and Lily Konyn: Gestalt Language Processing and AAC

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Darla Ashton: What Have We Learned About AAC in the Last 10 Years?

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Nanny Aut: Autistic Blogger, Advocate, and Teacher

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LJ Seiff: 14-Year-Old AAC User

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Kristina Edie, Erica Sauer, Joy Mockbee, & Bernadette Wiley: Exploring the Specific Language System First Approach (Part 2)

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Kristina Edie, Erica Sauer, Joy Mockbee, & Bernadette Wiley: Exploring the Specific Language System First Approach (Part 1)

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Bruce Alter: Pros and Cons of Allowing AI in Schools

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Noah Callan: AAC User, Disability Advocate, and Technology Coordinator

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Takeaways from ATIA 2023

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Coaching Call with Marcella: Benefits of Early AAC Intervention

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Dr. Theresa Bartolotta: Supporting AAC for People with Rett Syndrome

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Sarah Lockhart: Using Requesting to Teach New Communication Functions