The Take AACtion Podcast

When Music Meets AAC: Building Connections and Communication


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This week we are joined by Shelley, who is a music therapist who works closely with AAC! She shares about all things music, collaboration, and learning AAC. As an intern she started to dive into the world of AAC and now it is an integral part of her professional mission. She provides practical tips and ideas for working with music and incorporating it into AAC implementation!

Time Stamps:

(1:00) Intro
(4:15) AT certificate
(6:45) Helping professionals
(9:10) About Music Therapy
(16:39) For those that are "not" musical
(19:06) Ideas for therapy
(27:32) Collaboration
(32:38) Expanding past requesting
(37:49) Tips
(43:59) AACtion step

Big Takeaways:

Music can support all types of goals
- Singing is a great way to support AAC device use
- Music allows you to move past requesting and dive deeper into other communication functions
- Music can be incorporated by any one
- San Francisco State University had the AAC specific certificate

Learn more about Shelley:

Shelley is a Music Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist passionate about helping families and professionals learn about AAC.
- @notes2liveby
- https://mainstaymusictherapy.com/aac/

Learn more with Lauren:

-@inspireconnectionstherapy
- www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com
- Take AACtion Podcast Resource Library: https://bit.ly/takeAACtion24

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