AAC & SLP

This is the second Boardmaker training video...this one comes in at 4 minutes and 55 seconds! These videos link to YouTube so I can see how many views. Not looking to go viral, but I hope this can get people started before organized training happens. So many ways to make your life EASIER :). I promise!

I am so happy to be back though I feel like I have missed a lot! In January I will post a calendar where I have dates and times available for all SLPs. I would like to hopefully get at least 10-15 minutes to sit down with everyone and get a review of your caseload and how the students are doing. Coffee, tea, and a small treat are on me. I will also be doing this with OT/PT. Related services are a great avenue for assistive technology for access and AAC for communication. For teachers I will find a future time. If there is something really pressing for one of your teachers feel free to bring questions.

Again, I want to respect limited planning time though in the end I hope to take a little off your plate. This likely will happen with certain days set aside for Morton-Gingerwood and other days set aside for satellite programs.

• Ashley Larisey - (Currently not accepting new clients, will update when this changes). Larisey Speech Services SLP specializing in AAC. In home therapy.
• Megan Brazas - SLPathways, SLP and OT treatment available for a variety of types of therapy, including AAC.

• Beth Christensen - AAC Helper SLP specializing in AAC, ATP - Assistive Technology Specialist, in home therapy.

• Heidi Rabe, - Authentic Expressions Located in Northern Cook County, though able to do remote sessions.

• Jill Senner - Technology & Language Center, Inc. Center based therapy in Oak Park, online currently.

• Mike Cole - Use Your Words In home therapy, further west, may not be accessible for some.

• Schotzi Halley - Halley Speech Therapy Located in Chicago, provide home visits as well as teletherapy.

• Saint Xavier University - Ludden Speech Clinic University graduate student speech Clinic at Saint Xavier University

• Midwestern University - Midwestern Institute University graduate student speech Clinic at Midwestern University

• Elmhurst College - Speech-Langauge Hearing Clinic University graduate student speech Clinic at Elmhurst College

• University of Illinois (Chicago) - UIC ATU UIC's Assistive Technology Unit has a mobile unit which can assist with home adaptations and more.
• Shirley Ryan Ability Lap Day Rehab Center - Homewood, 19260 S Halsted Street (708) 957-8326
  
• Marianjoy Rehab (I am seeking more information, though they were running a remote PODD group last fall which sounds VERY interesting! Anyone with current info, please pass along and I will share.

Company Reps - If a student owns/uses a dedicated device, part of the cost of that device is support from the area company representative. They can help with everything from troubleshooting, repairs, to learning/coaching.

PRC-Saltillo (Formally merged as one company)

• PRC - Jennifer Vallier - Jennifer.Vallier@prentrom.com
• Saltillo - Michelle Retzlaff - Michelle@saltillo.com

Tobii-Dynavox

• (temp) Rachel Tarbell - Rachel.Tarbell@tobiidynavox.com

Assistive Technology Coordinator

Email: sbass@swcccase.org
Website: https://www.swcccase.org/Page/2532
Phone: 708.571.2127