“The SLP Empowerment team plays a crucial role in supporting and coaching individuals in the use of speech apps on their devices. Our support encompasses a range of services, including assisting with decision-making for app selection, setting up and programming apps, and offering clinical strategies and implementation techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The team’s primary goal is to empower providers and caregivers, helping them feel confident in supporting users throughout their AAC journey.”
“Here on the SLP Empowerment, we are clinically trained SLPS with extensive experience in AAC, deep understanding of speech applications and clinical best practices. The SLP Empowerment team is available to support both SLPs who are new to AAC and those who are experienced and seeking collaboration. In addition to working with SLPs, the team extends its support to parents and caregivers, recognizing the importance of helping families as well. The primary goal of the SLP Empowerment team is to help everyone involved with the user feel confident and equipped with the necessary skills to support the user’s success with AAC.”
“The team is dedicated to ensuring SLPS and caregivers are confident and equipped to succeed with AAC throughout their journey. Learning AAC can be overwhelming, and support is crucial beyond gaining access to the device. Individuals can benefit from guidance on how to effectively use the technology, strategies that facilitate the best outcomes with the goal of empowerment throughout the process.”
“Empowerment sessions are designed to address specific questions related to AAC apps, programming, and implementation. These sessions provide support on best practices and strategies to maximize success with AAC. They can be conducted 1:1 or as part of a team, with follow-up sessions encouraged for continued guidance.
Examples of when these sessions are helpful include an experienced SLP facing a challenging case and seeking collaboration with another AAC specialist, a new SLP needing support with app selection and getting started with a client or student, educators and staff looking for ways to integrate AAC in the classroom, or parents feeling overwhelmed and seeking additional support to supplement their SLP’s guidance.”
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