May office hours recap: practical AAC conversations with Cara Falade
Our May Office Hours with Cara Falade was full of thoughtful questions, practical AAC ideas, and the kind of real-world conversation that feels hard to fit into a course.
Our May Office Hours was full of thoughtful questions, practical AAC ideas, and the kind of real-world conversation that feels hard to fit into a course.
This month we were joined by Cara Falade for an open Q&A all about AAC. Cara brought such a grounded perspective to the conversation and created space for clinicians to ask the questions that come up every day in schools and therapy spaces.
We talked about AAC implementation, team collaboration, carryover challenges, and the very real decisions clinicians are navigating with students and families right now.
A few highlights from the conversation:
AAC implementation in the real world
We talked through practical AAC use across school and therapy settings, including how to get started when systems feel overwhelming and how to keep communication opportunities meaningful throughout the day.
Team collaboration that actually supports AAC users
Cara shared ideas around collaborating with teachers, staff, and families so AAC support feels shared instead of sitting on one person’s shoulders.
Carryover beyond the therapy room
One of the biggest themes of the night was carryover. We talked about helping communication systems feel usable and natural across settings, and what to do when consistency feels hard.
The questions clinicians are navigating right now
This is always one of our favorite parts of Office Hours. The live Q&A opened the door to honest questions, practical problem-solving, and shared experiences from clinicians doing this work every day.
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