AAC

The AAC Carryover Plan That Actually Gets Used

AAC carryover plans work best when they make the next step unmistakably clear. This one-page template gives teachers, paras, and families exactly what they need to know: what to do, when to do it, and what successful AAC support can look like.

Honoring Communicative Intent: What AAC Progress Actually Looks Like

AAC progress doesn’t always begin with the “right” word. Rachel Madel’s framework for honoring communicative intent helps SLPs and teams recognize the early reaches, taps, explorations, and initiations that build the foundation for meaningful AAC communication.

How Rachel Madel changed our thoughts on AAC progress

Waiting for the perfect AAC system can mean a student spends months or even years without meaningful access to communication. Rachel Madel shares why SLPs don’t need to be AAC experts to get started and why imperfect AAC is better than no AAC at all.

How to Run a 20 Minute AAC Training for Teachers and Paras

You don’t need a full PD day to help teachers and paras become better AAC communication partners. This 20-minute training gives school-based SLPs a practical way to teach modeling, wait time, and responsive communication without overwhelming the team.

What’s Hardest About AAC Right Now

We asked more than 100 school-based SLPs what’s hardest about AAC right now. Their answers reveal recurring challenges with team carryover, limited training, family support, advocacy, funding, and finding the time and tools to put good AAC practices into action.

What to Say When a Teacher Says “AAC Just Isn’t Working for This Kid”

When AAC carryover isn’t happening, classroom staff may be telling you exactly what’s getting in the way. These practical scripts can help SLPs respond to common AAC concerns with empathy, collaboration, and one manageable next step.

How AAC Devices End Up in Backpacks

AAC devices don’t end up in backpacks because communication partners don’t care. Often, the adults supporting AAC users simply haven’t been shown how to model. One small shift can help turn uncertainty into consistent communication support.

Why AAC Carryover Feels Impossible (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)

You can choose the right AAC system, write strong goals, and advocate for a device, only to find it sitting unused weeks later. AAC carryover isn’t just about the device or the SLP. It depends on the systems, training, communication partners, and practical supports surrounding the student.

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