Hi Reader,
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I've fielded a lot of questions lately about how to do AAC evaluations, so I thought I would share my tutorial. I'm also sharing a foundation that offers grants for free AAC equipment and more.

On a personal note, I had a great vacation in my hometown. I met up with a friend, I borrowed a clarinet to practice for a July concert, and my sister sent me home with lots of gardening tips and ideas. It was great to spend time with my family.

I hope you have a relaxing vacation planned! I'd love to hear about it!
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​💡 Under "Diverse Voices," you'll find a really interesting conversation with the founder and executive director of Embracing Diversity (nonprofit), which serves the immigrant community.
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​🌟 Under "Interesting, Useful, or Fun," you'll find:

• Foundation offering AAC grants.
• An easy and effective dementia tip.
• Tutorial on generalization in aphasia.

Feel free to reply to this email with any suggestions or comments!

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EST post from the archives

​How to do AAC evaluations in the home. This is a tutorial on how to do AAC evaluations. I think this tutorial applies to other settings as well.

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• The free download is a guide listing unaided and aided AAC methods, access methods, an outline of an assessment, and pointers.

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Ms. Regina Cline talks about the experiences and challenges faced by refugee and immigrant populations. This is "The Culture We Speak" podcast, a podcast for SLPs and educators. It's a really interesting conversation!

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(1) Grants for AAC devices, speech therapy, and speech camp for children and adults to age 21 from The Orange Effect Foundation.
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(2) Quick video modeling how to help someone with dementia who is struggling to perform an action, but they're doing it wrong. Good tips for anyone!
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(3) Helpful tutorial on how to help people with aphasia generalize their skills/strategies. The supplemental material includes a guide for SLPs to use for therapy planning.

Thanks for reading!
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Stay safe and be well,

Lisa
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