112. Ten What NOT to Dos with Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Join me in stepping back and viewing CAS from a wide-angle lens. It's time to evaluate and treat it as the multi-faceted condition it is. We're going to bridge the latest research into Monday morning practice.  Join me in DSD (Doing Something Different) Ready to put educationally-rich activities into your practice that are 100% done-for-you every week? Check out the "3 Secrets to Making Intervention Easy Workshop" at kellyvess.com Ready to Learn More? Check out My Book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment"

Movement matters! How can you improve communication outcomes through movement? Let's dive into six ways you can improve communication outcomes based on the latest research. Looking to learn more? Check out my autism series at speechpathology.com Looking to do more? Check out my SIS membership with activities 100% done for you at kellyvess.com

Children with Autism are more likely to experience victimization and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Yet, these psychiatric conditions are often overshadowed by Autism and go under-identified and untreated. What can we do today to make a difference? Let's dive in! For more information on putting the latest research into Monday morning practice, check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis check out my Autism series on speechpathology.com check out my latest book 32 Lessons that Create LIfelong Change In Autism Intervention

Does what speech test you pick matter? Yes. Let's dive in to this important topic. Ready for educationally rich speech activities 100% done for you? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis Work with children with Autism? The Autism Intervention Series at SpeechPathology.com

What's the relationship between intervention and neurodiversity in autism? Let's dive in. For more information on Autism, learn as you like.Continuing Education: For more on Autism, check out April's Autism awareness series at speechpathology.comBook: Check out "32 Intervention Strategies that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention on Audible or PaperbackMonday Morning Practice: 100% Done-For-You Activities at https://kellyvess.com/sis

Do you work with children with Autism who are learning to talk? What can you do to help them? Check out this episode to learn an evidence-based strategy that will be highly effective for some of your clients. This game-changing tool is a must have for your intervention toolbox.Ready to learn more?Are you a reader? Check out my latest book "32 Intervention Strategies for Autism that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention," on Audible:Are you a continuing education SLP?Check out my 2024 April Autism Series on speechpathology.comAre you a roll your sleeves up and do it SLP?Check out kellyvess.com/sis

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the most effective cueing strategy of them all? We're covering the strategy that is demonstrating gains across developmental domains for diverse groups of students with its evidence base consistently growing. Let's dive in!Have educationally-rich, 100% done-for-you activities arrive in your inbox weekly by joining the SIS Membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis

Are you legal when it comes to AAC? The U.S. Department of Education clarified legal mandates for 2024 under IDEA. Many SLPs in public education would be hard pressed to affirm compliance to these mandates. Let's dive into the current legal to practice lag. P.S. Ready to put research into practice today with weekly activities 100% done-for-you? Check out the SIS Membership. Read my latest book "32 Lessons that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention" on audible or paperback.

The latest research indicates there's a right way to do AAC and a wrong way. Let's put the research into Monday morning practice. Dive in with me on the top 10 NOT-to-dos.Looking for more on Autism? Check out my latest book, "32 Lessons that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention," on Audible or paperback.Ready to put research into practice with done-for-you activities today? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis

Self-care must be a top priority if you work with or have a child with special needs. In this episode, I share my favorite supplements for self-care. Consult your naturopath, doctor, or dietitian about which supplements work best. Note: I forgot to mention my Nordic Naturals Omega 3s here. P.S. Ready to have your lessons planned and prepped for you every weej? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis