What's an Augmentative and Alternative Communication device (AAC)? 🤔 These tools can be a communication lifeline for someone with speech or language impairments. This #NationalSpeechLanguageHearingMonth, our amazing Speech Language Pathologists are sharing some insights about the impact of this life-changing technology! "AAC is so important for giving a voice to all of our patients who aren’t able to communicate effectively using verbal speech. AAC systems provide our patients with opportunities to communicate about their wants/needs, interests, and engage in meaningful social interactions. We work with our patients to find the best way for them to access a personal AAC system, whether that’s through direct touch, eye gaze, and/or switches. It’s so rewarding to work with patients and their families in finding the right AAC system to enable our patients to express themselves and have their voices be heard!" -Becca Carden, SLP "AAC is a tool I use in my speech and language therapy ses...