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#235: Strategies for AAC Collaboration
· 13 min · Episode 235
Episode #235: Strategies for AAC Collaboration
In this installment of minisodes, we tackle a common AAC challenge: what happens when professionals don’t agree? The BCBA recommends PECS, the SLP suggests a dynamic device… Now what? Welcome to the standard trial of non-collaborative chaos.
There are plenty of barriers to AAC collaboration, but also practical steps that can lead to smoother teamwork. The first is building familiarity. AAC can feel overwhelming, but taking time to learn the basics makes collaboration more effective.
One key reminder: the device belongs to the student. Everyone on the team should be working toward the same goal—supporting the individual’s communication needs across their lifespan.
Joint assessment can help, and tools like the free ALP AAC assessment offer a shared starting point. Another useful strategy is to assign a single person to program the device. This reduces confusion and ensures consistency.
Most importantly, collaboration keeps families from being caught in the middle. When professionals work together, outcomes improve—for everyone involved.
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What’s Inside:
• 10-minute summer series. • Free Assessment. • Collaborating every step from assessment through intervention.
Mentioned In This Episode: ALP AAC Assessment AAC course bundle Speech Membership - ABA Speech ABA Speech: Home
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