Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP, Author at AAC Plus

Oct 28

The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Play for Building Communication Skills

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP General AAC No Comments

The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Play for Building Communication Skills Outdoor play is more than just a break from routine. For children with speech challenges, especially those who use Augmentative...

Oct 24

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Essential AAC Features That Save SLPs Time and Sanity

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC Apps No Comments

Essential AAC Features That Save SLPs Time and Sanity Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) carry the dual mission of empowering children with communication challenges and helping families become confident communication partners. The...

Oct 22

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Your Child’s Nonverbal Moments Aren’t Random – Here’s How to Use Spkeasy to Help

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC Apps No Comments

Many children’s nonverbal moments are actually moments of effortful communication—filled with intent, cues, and emotional resonance. None of them are random. By understanding the patterns behind these moments and using...

Oct 20

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Helping Families Go from Confused to Confident with AAC

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Confused to Confident: How Families Can Succeed With AAC Empowering families and speech language pathologists to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) transforms confusion and overwhelm into clarity, joy, and...

Oct 17

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The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing an AAC App

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Choosing the right AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app for your child is one of the most powerful decisions you can make to support communication and independence. Yet, it is...

Oct 16

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Simple Calming Tools to Help Your Child Regulate at Home

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Helping Your Child Stay Calm: Simple Calming Tools for Home RegulationFor speech-language pathologists, parents of children with autism, and anyone supporting children with communication challenges, calm is the foundation for...

Oct 15

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What Most Parents and Teachers Get Wrong About AAC Tools

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Most parents and teachers want the best for children with complex communication needs, but many common misunderstandings about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools can stand in the way of...

Oct 13

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How to Know the Right Time to Introduce AAC to Your Child

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Is There a Right Time to Introduce AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be introduced to children with communication challenges as soon as communication difficulties are identified. There is...

Oct 10

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Easy AAC Strategies Parents Can Use at Home During Speech Therapy

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Easy AAC Strategies Parents Can Use at Home During Speech Therapy Empowering children with speech challenges, including those with autism, starts at home. When parents use easy, everyday AAC (Augmentative...

Oct 09

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Do AAC Devices Really Help with Speech? Here’s What We Know

By Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP AAC For Parents No Comments

Do AAC Devices Really Help with Speech? Here’s What We Know Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are proven tools that promote expressive and receptive language development for children with...

Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP

The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Play for Building Communication Skills

Essential AAC Features That Save SLPs Time and Sanity

Your Child’s Nonverbal Moments Aren’t Random – Here’s How to Use Spkeasy to Help

Helping Families Go from Confused to Confident with AAC

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing an AAC App

Simple Calming Tools to Help Your Child Regulate at Home

What Most Parents and Teachers Get Wrong About AAC Tools

How to Know the Right Time to Introduce AAC to Your Child

Easy AAC Strategies Parents Can Use at Home During Speech Therapy

Do AAC Devices Really Help with Speech? Here’s What We Know

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