43. Three Big AAC Mistakes SLPs Make (and What to Do Instead)

AAC is one of the most powerful—and most challenging—tools we have as speech-language pathologists. But let’s be honest: it’s not easy. Devices change, philosophies clash, and too often our students leave preschool without fluently expressing their thoughts through AAC.

In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I’ve made in AAC—and the lessons they taught me. From symbol placement to multimodal communication to the dangers of hand-over-hand prompting, you’ll walk away with practical strategies that save you from the pitfalls and help your students thrive.

If you’ve ever felt stuck with AAC, this episode will remind you that every misstep is a chance to refine your practice and set your students up for success.

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