# Aac User

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The Power of Presuming Competence with Non-speaking AAC User Ido Kedar

Ido Kedar is an autistic-self advocate and the author of a two books. He is a non-speaking autistic person who uses a voice-output typing device to communicate. Listen to my interview with Ido as we discuss: - His experience with OT, speech, and ABA before he had a way to communicate when no one wa…

#133-Communication? Literacy? Or Both?

Literacy instruction has historically used mostly verbal strategies so when learners are non speaking how is literacy supposed to be taught? This episode addresses a common literacy instruction mistake used on learners utilizing speech generating devices. About the Guest: Tina Moreno, M.A. CCC-SLP…

Chris Sawka: AAC User & USSAAC Committee Member

This week, we interview AAC user, USSAAC Membership Committee member, artist, and TWT superfan Chris Sawka! Chris provides great insights into some of the challenges and victories he has had as a full-time AAC user, how he socializes with other AAC users, playing sports on a paraolympic team, and m…

AAC Basics Part 1: Terminology, Roles, & Responsibilities

Get .1 ASHA CEU here You just found out you have an AAC user on your caseload - congratulations, get ready to have some fun! If it has been a while since you’ve worked with somebody with complex communication needs (CCN), if you’ve never worked with somebody with CCN, or if you just want a review …

Carson Covey: AAC User and Future SLP

This week, the TWT team presents Chris’s interview with Carson Covey, social media manager & AAC mentor at Jill Tullman & Associates, ambassador with PRC, and AAC user! Carson shares about changing his AAC system to TouchChat; the importance of having his circle of support use his device; updating …

Hannah Foley: Full-Time AAC User & Future AAC Specialist

This week, we have the privilege of presenting Rachel’s interview with Hannah Foley, a senior at University of Illinois who is pursuing a career in Assistive Technology & AAC.  Hannah has cerebral palsy and is an incredible adult AAC user who works as an ambassador for Saltillo!    Before the int…

Bringing it all Together: Aided Language Modeling

Get .1 ASHA CEU here We were lucky enough to publish an article for the incredible blog, PrAACtical AAC. If you interact with AAC at all in your clinical work this blog contains a wealth of information. This episode is meant to be an auditory companion to the original article published on July 6t…

Kevin Williams & Lateef McLeod: Black AAC User Perspectives on Racism and Disability

This week, Kevin Williams and Lateef McLeod share about racism and ableism from their perspective as Black AAC users. Kevin Williams is a freelance web developer and the Chief Technical Officer of USSAC. Lateef is a PHD Candidate in the Anthropology and Social Change program at California Institute…

Codi & Jennifer Mendenhall: Using Social Media and Making Videos as a Teen AAC User

This week, TWT presents Chris and Rachel’s interview with Codi Mendenhall, a 14-year-old who has been using AAC since she was 5, and her mother Jennifer Mendenhall. Jennifer and Codi recently shared their story on a TEDx talk - you can watch here. Codi and Jennifer share about Codi’s journey learni…

Caitlin Calder: True Confessions of a Parent of an AAC User - Part 2

This week, the TWT team presents part 2 of Rachel’s interview with Caitlyn Calder, parent of a child with complex communication needs and SLP at CHI St. Luke’s Health in Houston TX. Caitlin continues to share from all that she has learned about being a parent of an AAC user, including thinking of p…