135: Your First Assignment: Consult an AAC User!
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In this podcourse, I am joined by Lydia Dawley from Decorah, Iowa. She is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater, WI. with my Bachelors of Science. She is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Click. Speak. Connect. She consults with Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers, parents, and clients in access methods, faster access, device experiences in order to help with learning new apps, language skills related to AAC. She also does sessions with children who talk with communication devices. She helps her clients practice social skills with the goal to improve their confidence with their devices. Her company is launching a new product called NadPen. A NadPen is a stylus device adapted for multiple grips, with interchangeable tips for manipulation of any mobile device. They are hoping to start selling them this year!
Topics/Questions:
Having an experienced AAC user work with Speech-Language Pathologists brings a new perspective.
Clients can see someone who communicates similar as them are motivated to communicate.
Collaborating with clients increases their self-advocacy skills. There should be more diversity in the Speech Pathology field.
Links:
Click Speak Connect Consulting