by Lauren Greenlief
The Take AACtion Podcast is for SLPs, parents, educators, and all communication partners looking to take AAC best practices and successfully implement them into their daily lives. Each week we will explore topics related to AAC through the lens of communication partners just like you! The goal is that you leave every episode with actionable steps towards AAC success and empowerment!
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April 8, 2025
<p>This week, Lauren is flying solo to dive into how to run an effective AAC trial. She kicks things off by explaining what an AAC device trial is (1:41), then explores why trials are important before recommending a system. She also shares how trials can look different based on setting or insurance requirements (5:58), and offers tips for sourcing devices (13:58).</p> <p>✨ <strong>Take AACtion:</strong> Try out the Take AACTion step and let us know how it went—send a DM or drop a comment on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspireconnections.aac" target="_blank">@inspireconnections.aac</a>! (16:58)</p> <hr> <h3>Take AACtion with Lauren:</h3> <ul> <li>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspireconnections.aac">@inspireconnections.aac on Instagram</a></li> <li>🎧<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-introduction-to-aac-evaluations/id1751396591?i=1000678245751">Previous AAC Evaluation Episode</a></li> <li>📚 <a href="https://bit.ly/takeAACtion24">Podcast Resource Library</a></li> <li>🤝 <a href="https://www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com/supportnetwork">AAC Support Network</a></li> <li>✍️ <a href="https://inspireconnectionstherapy.myflodesk.com/zowr1771ja">Join the AAC Assessment Guide Waitlist</a></li> <li>🎓 <a href="https://bit.ly/3TMCOqT">Free AAC Consistency Training</a></li> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://forms.gle/QHRo354Rr7DpK3CY9">Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?</a></li> </ul>
April 1, 2025
<p><strong>Welcome back to The Take AACtion Podcast!</strong> This week, we’re joined by Allyse—SLP-turned-stay-at-home mom and our podcast’s virtual assistant—to chat about building a strong AAC system using lite-, mid-, and high-tech supports.</p> <p>Allyse starts by defining what an AAC system really includes (7:47), then busts some common myths about lite-tech supports (11:50). We dive into how to integrate AAC into universal classroom design so you can know when to shift toward individualized supports (21:45), and what mid-tech tools we’ve found helpful (34:59).</p> <p>Lauren wraps things up with a <strong>Take AACtion step</strong> (52:02): Share your thoughts in the Instagram comments!</p> <p><strong>Want to follow along with what Allyse is up to next?</strong> Be there for when she makes her return to SLP IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/crookedrivercommunications" target="_blank">@crookedrivercommunications</a></p> <hr> <h3>Take AACtion with Lauren:</h3> <ul> <li>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspireconnections.aac">@inspireconnections.aac on Instagram</a></li> <li>📚 <a href="https://bit.ly/takeAACtion24" Podcast Resource Library</a></li> <li>🤝 <a href="https://www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com/supportnetwork">AAC Support Network</a></li> <li>✍️ <a href="https://inspireconnectionstherapy.myflodesk.com/zowr1771ja">Join the AAC Assessment Guide Waitlist</a></li> <li>🎓 <a href="https://bit.ly/3TMCOqT">Free AAC Consistency Training</a></li> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://forms.gle/QHRo354Rr7DpK3CY9">Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?</a></li> </ul>
March 25, 2025
<h2>🎙️ New Episode: Take AACtion Q&A!</h2> <p>This week, Lauren is answering your questions from Instagram! 👏✨</p> <h3>⏩ Topics covered:</h3> <ul> <li>🗂️ <strong>Grid size considerations for AAC users</strong> (4:24)</li> <li>📋 <strong>Where to find poster-sized lite-tech communication boards</strong> (10:11)</li> <li>🧠 <strong>How Lauren learns multiple devices & vocab systems</strong> (11:10)</li> <li>🕒 <strong>How long AAC evaluations typically take</strong> (14:13)</li> </ul> <h3>✅ Take AACtion Challenge:</h3> <p>Check in on this week’s Instagram post and let us know how you did! (17:37)</p> <hr> <hr> <h3>Take AACtion with Lauren:</h3> <ul> <li>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspireconnections.aac">@inspireconnections.aac on Instagram</a></li> <li>📚 <a href="https://bit.ly/takeAACtion24" Podcast Resource Library</a></li> <li>🤝 <a href="https://www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com/supportnetwork">AAC Support Network</a></li> <li>✍️ <a href="https://inspireconnectionstherapy.myflodesk.com/zowr1771ja">Join the AAC Assessment Guide Waitlist</a></li> <li>🎓 <a href="https://bit.ly/3TMCOqT">Free AAC Consistency Training</a></li> <li>🎙️ <a href="https://forms.gle/QHRo354Rr7DpK3CY9">Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?</a></li> </ul>
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