Today, we welcome Abbye, mom to an AAC user. She shares her journey of ups and downs from diagnosis to where they are today. We talk a lot about multi-modal communication and support for families starting their journey. Tune in for a realistic and inspiring story!

Episode run down:

(1:00) Her AAC journey

(9:40) AAC mindset blocks

(13:36) Peace & acceptance

(15:54) Learning “a new language”

(18:09) Rewarding aspects of AAC

((22:23) Multi-modal communication

(24:29) Tips for parents

(25:40) Tips for SLPs

(26:35) Grief & the world’s perspective

(31:33) Connect with Abbye

(32:00) AACtionable step

Connect with Abbye:

- Instagram – @theapraxiawarrior

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