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Apr 2022
17m 54s

Ep. 123: AAC Overwhelm

SARAH & SARIE
About this episode
In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what’s on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you’ll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process).

Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/123

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AAC Parent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3Op8kH6

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