Elizabeth Carrier Dzwonek, MA, CCC-SLP

Core Words vs. Fringe Words: What Matters Most for Beginners? For beginners in speech therapy, whether using traditional strategies or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), core words matter most. These...

Core Vocabulary Hacks That Make Modeling Easier: Answer-First Summary Modeling core vocabulary is the backbone of successful AAC and language intervention for children with speech challenges. By using high-frequency, flexible...

AAC Therapy Hacks That Actually Work for All Ages: Answer-First Overview Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be life-changing when used intentionally and creatively. The most effective AAC therapy hacks...

Combining AAC with Speech Therapy to Maximize Results: A Practical Guide for SLPs and Families Combining Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with speech therapy is one of the most effective...

AAC Practice That Feels Like Play Empowering children with speech challenges to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) successfully goes far beyond drilling vocabulary or sticking to rigid routines. True...

Answer-First Summary: Math can be a joyful, accessible, and meaningful experience for children with autism when activities are adapted to their strengths and learning styles. The five autism-friendly math activities...

A Smarter Way to Track AAC Progress Without Extra Paperwork: Answer-First Summary Tracking Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) progress does not have to mean endless paperwork for speech-language pathologists (SLPs),...

Ready to start real conversations with your child using AAC? Here are 15 practical phrases you can introduce today, each designed for genuine, everyday use. These phrases are core, flexible,...