Lingraphica

🍁 Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. We remain grateful for our amazing clients, caregivers, and SLPs who make what we do so meaningful 💙 You can always find us at www.lingraphica.com or schedule a call with our team for a later date at the link in our bio. We look forward to hearing from you all when we return on Monday, December 2nd.

🎉 Heading to Seattle for ASHA 2024? We’d love to see you at Booth 825 in the Summit Exhibition Hall! ✅ Chat with our SLPs 
✅ Test out our newest AAC software
 ✅ Grab some free swag (hint: ☕️)! 📚 Plus, earn ASHA CEUs by attending these sessions featuring Lingraphica SLPs: 📆 Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m. (Arch Hall 4B) 
⭐️ I Love It, Tell Me More: Facilitating Aphasia Group Conversations About Work ℹ️ Learn how to facilitate meaningful work-related conversations in aphasia groups. 🗣️
Presenters: Sami Wong, M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA, Ph.D. Candidate & Allie Reed, M.S., CCC-SLP, Ph.D. Student
 📆 Thursday, Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m. (Arch 205)
 ⭐️ I Want to Participate in My Own Life: Returning to Work with Aphasia ℹ️ Discuss results from a qualitative study about returning to work for people with post-stroke aphasia.
 🗣️Presenters: Sami Wong, M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA, Ph.D. Candidate & Dr. Amanda Stead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CHSE
 📆 Friday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. (Summit 443-444) 
⭐️ Work Was My Life: Supporting Return-to-Work Goals for Clients with Communication Disorders ℹ️ Explore the SLP role and resources for supporting return-to-work goals for clients with communication disorders.
 🗣️Presenters: Sami Wong, M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA, Ph.D. Candidate & Anna Reeve, MS CCC-SLP We can’t wait to connect with you IRL! 💬

What does hosting Thanksgiving look like when you use AAC? 🦃 Find out when you watch this video! This was inspired by an AAC user with post-stroke aphasia who’s thrilled to return to hosting her family’s Thanksgiving dinner after a stroke in February last year. Her AAC device is entirely personalized so she can easily communicate with her guests -- from “Happy Thanksgiving!” to “I am grateful for your support this year.” Want more ideas for personalizing an AAC device (aka “speech-generating device” or “SGD)? 👉 Head to the link below to download our free resource: “Things You Can Do With An SGD.” https://loom.ly/G1e2bUY 🤓 Do you have a request for a customization idea you’d like to see next? Let us know in the comments!

What do kids who use AAC do on fall break? 🍂 ...the same as any other kid, of course! The 7-year-old who inspired this video will be building forts, playing with his cousin, and sneaking snacks from his favorite aunt. 🍪 Watch to see our device in action and get AAC personalization ideas for the upcoming holidays! And if you want even MORE IDEAS, don’t miss out on our free resource! 👉 Head to the link below to download “Things You Can Do With a Speech-Generating Device (SGD).” https://loom.ly/G1e2bUY It’s packed with prompts to make personalizing a device (for kids or adults) easier!

📣 SLPs, we're hosting a FREE webinar on how our At-Home Trial program can simplify AAC for you and your clients! The At-Home Trial program is different from our traditional SLP-Led Trial program. It's a great option for SLPs who are limited by insurance visits or who have many goals to address. Here's how it works: 1️⃣ After you refer a client to Lingraphica’s At-Home Trial Program, we'll meet with them to ensure our AAC devices meet their needs. 2️⃣ We'll do the AAC training for you! We meet virtually with your client and their care partners for device orientation, customization, and hands-on practice. 3️⃣ After a few weeks of device practice and training, your client will return to you for an official AAC evaluation. You can decide if the device is appropriate for your client (and we’ll be here to answer any questions you have). If the device is a good fit, we’ll guide you through any necessary paperwork so your client can receive their new AAC device. By the way...we’re always looking for more SLPs who are accepting referrals for AAC evaluations, too! Some At-Home Trial participants self-refer to our program and need an SLP for Step #3. So, if you’d like more AAC clients on your caseload — this webinar will be perfect for you, too. You can earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs when you join us on November 19th at 2:00pm ET. Plus, you'll get an inside look at the latest updates to our Hub software. Ready to join the webinar and explore Lingraphica’s At-Home Trial program? 👉 Save your spot via the link below: https://lnkd.in/eHZ_NCJx

🤓 SLPs, let us know in the comments if you’ll be applying these research-backed concepts with your aphasia clients! Combining written, auditory, and text-highlighting input really can be a game changer for improving comprehension in people with aphasia and receptive language deficits (especially reading). Watch this full video to dig into the research with our Clinical Educator, Sara! Have more questions about this (or anything else AAC-related)? Our SLP Clinical Educators are here to provide answers — for free! 😍 ➡️ Visit the link below to schedule a device demo! https://loom.ly/dXp0d2U

📢 Notice 📢 Lingraphica will be closed on Tuesday, 11/5 in observance of Election Day 🗳️ ✅ For product support, feel free to check our calendar and schedule a meeting: https://loom.ly/MYtvT0o ✅ For all other inquiries, contact us, and we’ll respond when we return: https://loom.ly/a_UqY1I Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🎤 A little louder for the SLPs in the back... Your clients with visual and/or cognitive-communication challenges can be successful with AAC — especially when we adapt the device to fit their unique needs (Brittlebank, Light, & Pope, 2024). Adapting an AAC device could mean: 💡 changing the number of apps visible at one time to reduce visual information 💡 adjusting the card arrangement to account for visual or attention deficits 💡 making the pictures or text larger so your client can see them better Plus, we can help you with accessories, mounts, and other features to further enhance AAC accessibility! These adaptations can make a huge difference in your client’s comfort and success with AAC. Let us know in the comments if you’ll be trying any of these device adjustments (or if you have any questions for us). And if you’d like to learn more about how our devices can help your clients with visual or cognitive-communication challenges. ➡️ Head to link below to set up a free device demo with our SLP Clinical Educators (you might even meet Angela from this video!). https://loom.ly/VnNSbIk

Did someone say free CE courses? 👀 Join us throughout the month of November for a carefully curated list of live CE webinars…and as an added bonus, you’ll earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs per course. 🏅 
All courses are free, and available via recorded replay if you can’t attend live. Guaranteed to meet your needs, regardless of your experience level with AAC. 📱 Register here: https://bit.ly/44yw4zC 🔗 The theme of November is "giving" — so share the gift of this info and DM this along to a fellow SLP!

Grab your free AAC guide (written for SLPs, by SLPs)! 🎉 AAC Awareness Month is winding down, but we still have helpful resources to share. Our “Conquering AAC” guide includes 17 pages packed with clinically relevant info to simplify your AAC practice, like: 💡 How to identify a “good AAC candidate” 🙌 Practical tips for introducing AAC devices to your clients 📈 How to set client-centered goals that stick 🧠 The truth about 5 common AAC myths 🏠 Suggestions for home practice and carryover strategies …and so much more! Whether you’re brand new to AAC or a seasoned pro, this guide is the perfect resource to have on hand (print it out before your next AAC session!). ➡️ Get your free copy before October ends at the link here: https://loom.ly/6L9gq6U What’s one AAC tip or strategy you’ve found helpful this month? Share it in the comments so other SLPs can learn from you, too!