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in a nutshell

I'm an Autism &
AAC Specialist

Hey, it’s Emily! If we’re meeting for the first time, here’s what you need to know about me. I’m a school-based SLP specializing in Autism & AAC. I manage The SLP Library which is a collection of my favorite brand of books paired with tips for development and targets for speech therapy for you to shop or get for free.

I’m a mom constantly amazed by my toddler’s above average language development & I’m married to my high school sweetheart.

I share about what’s worked for me because I believe it can work for you too.

I just shared with you that I was an AAC SLP, but I have a confession to make. I started working in this field like most SLPs do — with absolutely no education or training on complex communication needs or assistive technology. In 2015, I took over a caseload of students I had no clue how to treat. I constantly questioned my evaluations, my IEP goals, my interventions, and my knowledge about AAC. I wasn’t “learning on the job” either. I was failing.

From grant writing, to lending libraries, to workshops and everything in between I somehow managed to take control of my caseload and fall in love with AAC. 

I know from experience how it feels to know nothing about devices, have zero staff buy-in, and no time to train teachers and paraprofessionals. I also know that it’s possible to change and stop letting AAC scare you and stress you out. I share about what’s worked for me because I believe it can work for you, too. 

lets get to the

The Good Stuff

five completely random facts about me

  1. I’m an enneagram type 3 & crave achievement.
  2. I thrive on 5-6 hours of sleep.
  3. Fav coffee order: vanilla almond milk latte
  4. I love freshly washed bed sheets.
  5. Speaking of…I can never get to bed on time.

Now that we know each other

Simple ideas you can implement tomorrow

An introduction to AAC for GLP workshop is available now!

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a 2 hour training for parents and professionals to expand their knowledge about AAC best practices and how to support GLPs!