Category: Speech Therapy

12+ Empowering Communication & AAC Tips: Create an Inclusive Thanksgiving

Communciation supports for children with Autism makes Thanksgiving more memorable for everyone

Make Thanksgiving more inclusive with communication support, AAC ideas, and autism-friendly strategies. Practical tips for a smoother holiday.

Professional AAC Workshop: Guiding the Next Gen of SLPs

Resources at Lakeshore Speech’s AAC workshop bridges classroom learning with real-world impact, teaching grad students to design inclusive communication boards.

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Speech Month: Celebrating SLPs & Hearing Awareness

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month! SLPs help all ages with communication, swallowing, advocacy, research, and more to improve lives every day.

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SeeMyLegacy: Funding Communication Boards for Municipalities

Discover how SeeMyLegacy empowers communities to fund communication boards, boosting inclusion and engagement in public spaces.

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7 Important Tips: Adaptive Swimming & Communication Boards

Swim instructors can use communication boards to ensure safety & support individuals with communication differences in adaptive swim lessons for an inclusive experience.

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How to Create Magical, Inclusive Spaces: Parks & Rec

Parks & Rec Dept can make playgrounds and pools more inclusive by adding communication boards, fostering inclusion, safety, and independence for all children.

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How to Enhance Playground Safety: Communication Boards

What happens when a child faces an emergency on aplayground —like getting hurt or feeling lost—and struggles to communicate their needs? This is where playground communication boards become an essential tool for inclusion and safety.