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What does it mean to “model” using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)? Modeling for AAC is similar to modeling spoken language, you’re just using an AAC system (often a speech-generating device) alongside speech! It is using the system yourself while you talk to show the child how it can be used. For example, if you […]
Fifteen minutes of exercise a day could help your child tell you what they need to say! Home exercise programs (HEPs) are tailor-made for your child to improve speech and language outcomes, encourage long-term habits, and graduate from speech sooner. At Associates in Pediatric Therapy, we pride ourselves on being family-centered. We believe all parents […]
Our amazing CEO, Renea Sageser, is being featured in the July issue of Lexington Family Magazine! Take a minute to read this article about her inspirational story, the drive behind APT, and all the lives being positiviely changed by her vision. Renea is so humble and gracious, and deserves to be recognized for her giving […]
Ethan is a smart, sweet little boy who has overcome Verbal Apraxia through early intervention. He has been with APT since the age of two as a patient of Renea Sageser (SLP and CEO of APT), and has progressed from unintelligible speech and frustrations with communication to being able to speak clearly and be understood […]
Lianne Kustes (APT Speech Language Pathologist) stopped in this month to share some simple strategies to encourage your child’s communication. These easy tips can help build “therapy” into everyday routines. One of the things I tell parents on a daily basis is to allow your child to try to communicate with you, rather than always […]