AAC and Collaborative Practice with Leanna Fox

In this episode, host Bec Sampson sits down with speech pathologist Leanna Fox to explore the world of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and its impact on individuals with disabilities. Leanna shares her journey in becoming a passionate advocate for AAC, working across Australia to support individuals using tools like eye gaze technology and LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning).

From groundbreaking tech to life-changing interventions, this conversation highlights the power of communication and how AAC helps people express themselves, connect, and expand.

Show Notes:

• Kasari, C., Kaiser, A., Goods, K., Nietfeld, J., Mathy, P., Landa, R., Murphy, S., & Almirall, D. (2014). Communication interventions for minimally verbal children with autism: a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 53(6), 635–646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2014.01.019 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24839882/
• “Talking with tech” podcast by Chris Bugaj and Rachel Madel: https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes
• International Society for Alternative and Augmentative Communication: https://isaac-online.org/english/publications/
• AGOSCI: https://www.agosci.org.au/

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