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Targeting AAC and Natural Speech in a Therapy Session
One of the most common questions that we get from therapists is, “Should I target AAC and natural speech within the same session? And if so, how?” The answer is an emphatic “yes!” and you can do this in a couple of different ways.
Writing a Letter of Medical Necessity for Accessories, Replacement, or Repairs
So, you just realized that you forgot to consider an accessory when ordering a speech generating device? Or your student has lost or broken something on it? Wow…that NEVER happens…right?! Yep, it happens and now you have got to figure out how to buy it, replace it, or repair it but don’t know where to start. Here is a handy guide to the general process. Tasks may be slightly different depending upon the individual’s insurance requirements, but it’s all very similar.