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#302: Speech Therapy, ABA and AAC with Elaine Keuning & Dr. Sarah Heller

· 30 min · Episode 302

Episode #302: Speech Therapy, ABA and AAC with Elaine Keuning & Dr. Sarah Heller

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I’m joined by Elaine Keuning and Dr. Sarah Heller to explore what meaningful collaboration between speech therapy and ABA can look like, especially when supporting AAC users with complex communication needs. We talk about those sometimes “prickly” beginnings between professionals and how curiosity, respect, and a shared goal can help teams find common ground.

We also dig into AAC beyond programming. A communication device needs to travel with the learner, become part of everyday routines, and support communication that matters now and years from now. I loved our discussion about thinking beyond percentages and trials and recognizing meaningful progress in the small shifts, like bringing the device on a walk, modeling away from the work table, or seeing a learner begin to seek out their communication system.

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What’s Inside:

• Building stronger SLP and BCBA collaboration through shared roles and respect • Supporting AAC across environments, routines, and everyday life • Helping families and teams think about communication with the long term in mind • Recognizing the small but meaningful signs of AAC progress

Mentioned In This Episode: Meaningful Metrics Online Academy Dr. Sarah Heller Williams Speech and Language Pathology PLLC Say It With Me by Rose Griffin AAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAs Earn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech Connection ABA Speech: Home

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