Speech Point

Speech Point is hiring! If you know a SLPA who is looking for a job with amazing families and who has a drive for learning and growing, this is the perfect job for them :) https://www.indeedjobs.com/speech-point/_hl/en_US

Trying to make it happen!! With lots of help!

Great article! We have so many learners that need multiple modes of communications. Implementing Aided Augmentative Communication Systems With Persons Having C...omplex Communicative Needs "In considering the selection of an AAC system, Light and McNaughton (2012) cautioned that with respect to aided communication systems, too often it is assumed that intervention begins and ends with the provision of a device (p. 300). These investigators reported that most learners used a combination of aided and unaided AAC to supplement speech or vocalizations. Unfortunately, to date, there are insufficient objective and evidence-based guidelines to determine how to best deploy communication mode(s) for a given person as a function of learner performance, preference, and demands of the environments in which the learner will communicate. Furthermore, if an aided communication system is selected, there is a sparsity of criteria to apply to objectively evaluate the relative emphasis to place on low-, mid-, or high-tech applications."

Great article in the ASHA Leader. Make sure that your child’s IEP goals are appropriately ambitious in light of his circumstances. That’s the law!

I will be attending the APF Autism Conference Friday next week! Who's coming?!?! It's going to be amazing. I had a great time last year :) I would love to be able to see all my BCBA friends there! https://www.autismpartnership.com//apf-autism-conference-2 -Andrea

I am not so much into celebrities, but I am so happy she is talking about Autism in such a positive light :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc6z5coqgTM&feature=youtu.be

Everybody! A family we work with is starting a parent encouragement group. It is meant to support parents in the challenges of raising a child with special need and help build a network of support. If you are interested, check out this link: https://www.marinerschurch.org/events/event-detail/

I recently became aware of this non profit organization: Opportunity Matters 2 Everyone. They organize community events for kids, teens and adults with disabilities. They have a lot of fun events coming up! Check out their event page at http://opportunitymatterstoeveryone.org/ev/category/events/

Speech Point is currently looking for a part time SLPA or SLP. Join our team!!