In this episode, we talk about why and how part-time AAC use can support authentic participation for many autistic people. We also explore Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk’s insights on teaching AAC from their perspective as an engineer, as a researcher, and as an AAC user.
Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk is an Autistic part-time AAC user, using a variety of text-based too ... Show More
Today
Supporting Twice Exceptional Autistic Kids
Kids who are very intellectually bright and also Autistic have a unique set of struggles, one that is often missed, silenced, or poorly supported. They may struggle with shame, perfectionism, self-advocacy, boredom, dysregulation, being misidentified, and being misunderstood.Toda ... Show More
53m 21s
Sep 2
Systems Let Autistic People Down, But They Don't Have To. Here's How To Change It
When Dr. Mel Houser started medical school, they never imagined that they would later find themselves reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent people. But their work has been remarkable - and offers all of us a template for challenging systems that create barriers to health, bel ... Show More
47m 22s
May 2024
Elisa Wern - The Importance of Including OTs During AAC Consideration & Implementation
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with the amazing Occupational Therapist (OT) Elisa Wern! Along with being a school-based OT, Elisa speaks and writes about issues related to AAC and OT, including that OTs can have a critical role in the AAC consideration and implementation ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2020
Caitlin Calder: True Confessions of a Parent of an AAC User - Part 1
This week, the TWT team presents part 1 of Rachel’s interview with Caitlyn Calder, parent of a child with complex communication needs and SLP at CHI St. Luke’s Health in Houston TX. Caitlin shares from some of the many lessons she has learned, including working with specialists, ... Show More
56m 41s
Jan 2021
AAC After Work: Digital Storytelling to Foster Communication Partner Skills - Part 1
This week, we present the first half of Chris and Rachel’s previous webinar from the AAC after Work conference that focused on digital storytelling. This week’s portion provides an overview of AAC strategies, including expansion, core/fringe/personal core words, “stimming” on dev ... Show More
47m 41s
May 2025
Adina Malamut: Collaborating to Support Accessibility Across Disciplines
In this episode of Talking with Tech, Chris is interviewed by Adina Malamut, a graduate student and Employee Accessibility Specialist at the University of Texas at Dallas. Their conversation explores Adina’s professional background, her passion for accessibility, and her role in ... Show More
58m 31s