The Basics of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) is an area of speech-language pathology that focuses on the assessment and treatment of individuals who have difficulty communicating verbally. AAC interventions can range from low-tech to high-tech devices and systems. Selecting the right AAC system for an individual can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we discuss low […]
The Importance of Teamwork: Interprofessional Collaboration in the Treatment of Children with Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. Because of the complexity of autism, best practices suggest an interprofessional team will best support individuals and their families. What is interprofessional collaboration? Interprofessional collaboration is when two or more disciplines (e.g., behavior analyst, speech-language pathologist, occupational […]
