Episode 357: Lesley Sylvan - Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Speech-Language Pathologists
In this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Lesley Sylvan, author of the second edition of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Implementation Tools f...
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Talking With Tech AAC Podcast
Join speech-language pathologists Rachel and Chris as they discuss supporting complex communication needs with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and assistive technology!
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20 of 358 episodesEpisode 356: The State of the Podcast
Rachel and Chris reconnect to share a candid update on what’s been happening behind the scenes with Talking With Tech including changes to t...
Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They sha...
Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Chris talks with Lynsey Phillips and Brie Norton, two AAC leaders in Northwest Arkansas who have built a powerful, practical framework for A...
Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
In this episode, Chris & Rachel talk with Bob Sagoo a longtime assistive technology professional and parent advocate. Bob shares the story o...
Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
This episode, Chris & Rachel interview Britton Payne! Britton Payne is an entertainment attorney who has worked with major studios like Nick...
Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Quinn Kelly! Quinn Kelly is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who specializes in working w...
Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community
This week, we share Chris's interview with Brian Whitmer! Brian is the founder of the AAC app CoughDrop and Open AAC, a nonprofit organizati...
Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion
This week, Chris interviews Katie Roettele! Katie Roettele is an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant based in Michiga...
Kayla Ireland: Empowering Total Communication
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Kayla Ireland! Kayla is a podcaster, college student, AAC User, and advocate who lives with cere...
Claire O'Connor: Exploring AI as a Support for AAC Users
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Claire O’Connor! Claire O’Connor is a speech-language pathologist and first-year PhD student at t...
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...
Christina Schmidt: Empowering Families Through Culturally Competent AAC
In this episode, Christina Schmidt discusses the critical role of cultural competency in AAC, emphasizing the need to honor linguistic and c...
Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA 2025 Recap
In this episode, Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj recap their experiences at ATIA 2025, highlighting the value of community-building during the...
Midwestern University Q&A: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, AAC Implementation, & More
This week, we share Chris and Rachel’s Q&A session with Professor Danielle Reed and her students at Midwestern University. They discuss inte...
Saffron Murphy-Mann, Helen Hewson, and Andrea Sharples: Insights from Communication Matters 2024
This week, we Share Chris’s interview with Saffron Murphy-Mann, Helen Hewson, and Andrea Sharples! Saffron Murphy-Mann is a specialist AAC t...
TWT Live: Vibes of AAC
This week, we present our TWT Live episode, “Vibes of AAC”! TWT Live episodes include interactions with the audience, including feedback and...
Dr. May Aguis: Breaking Barriers to AAC in Malta
This week, Chris interviews Dr. May Aguis! Dr. Aguis is a speech and language therapist with the National Assistive Technology Team in Malta...
Sam Brydon: AAC Coaching Strategies for Parents, Teachers, and Staff
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Dr. Sam Brydon! Dr. Sam Brydon is a speech-language pathologist and researcher based in New Zeala...
Ceanna MacGregor & Melanie Boyle: Building Connection through AAC Professional Learning Networks
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Ceanna MacGregor and Melanie Boyd! Ceanna is an AAC specialist and teacher working with CALL Scot...