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If you work with minimally speaking children or children with autism, this episode is a must-listen. Speech-language pathologist Kelly Vess takes on the five biggest myths about high-tech AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)—and backs every point with current peer-reviewed research.

Learn why high-tech AAC devices:
✅ Do not require self-regulation or joint attention first
✅ Are not too complex for preschoolers
Increase social interaction rather than limit it
✅ Should not be constantly customized
Must be provided—and supported—by public schools under IDEA and ADA

Kelly breaks down each misconception, explains how to blend high-tech and low-tech AAC for multimodal communication, and challenges you to D.S.D.—Do Something Different—instead of waiting 17 years for “research-to-practice.”

It’s time to empower our minimally speaking students with robust, research-driven voices. Whether you’re an SLP, special educator, or early-childhood professional, you’ll walk away ready to advocate for access, staff training, and parent coaching in AAC implementation.

👉 Join today at www.kellyvess.com/sis

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