
Join speech-language pathologists Rachel and Chris as they discuss supporting complex communication needs with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and assistive technology!
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationTechnology | |||

In this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Lesley Sylvan, author of the second edition of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Implementation Tools for Speech-Language Pathologists in Education. Lesley shares how the book evolved following the pandemic and wh... more
Rachel and Chris reconnect to share a candid update on what’s been happening behind the scenes with Talking With Tech including changes to the production team, why episodes have been less frequent, and what listeners can expect moving forward.
They ... more
In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They share their journey to diagnosis, what it’s like navigating a rare condition with limited research and few clear ... more
Chris talks with Lynsey Phillips and Brie Norton, two AAC leaders in Northwest Arkansas who have built a powerful, practical framework for AAC implementation across settings. They share how their partnership, spanning private practice and public scho... more
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I’m autistic and a full time AAC user. When I first started listening to this podcast; I loved it found it inspiring. And it made me want to be around and support other AAC users.
It’s also been very educational and gets me thinking about stuff. Some of the concepts they talk about (like explicit teaching) are applicable outside an AAC context and have helped give me more perspective, and language, to communicate and understand my needs and experiences.
The SLP perspective is also not one I ... more
I’m autistic and a full time AAC user. I love listening to this podcast, it is inspiring. It makes me want to be around and support other AAC users.
It’s also very educational and gets me thinking about stuff. Some of the concepts they talk about (like explicit teaching) are applicable outside an AAC context and have helped give me more perspective, and language, to communicate and understand my needs and experiences.
I’ve been listening for a bit, I’m not sure when I started but I’ve listen... more
I love this podcast! Im 1.5 episodes in and I’ve already learned more about myself and my students 🤯 🤩 🥰 🤗
Son is autistic non speaking high support needs 6 yr old.
This podcast is one of the best.
Really reaffirms everything I believe. Have been trained on.
Chris and Rachel are great.
I really appreciate that they have actual aac users and autistic voices on their podcast!!!
This podcast has been such a great help for me as a parent of a complex communicator. My son has had an AAC device since he was four. It sat on the shelf because I did not understand the language, I did not understand how to use it, and we did not have the proper supports. I started listening to this podcast several years ago, and that’s all changed. I’ve learned how to be a communication partner, learned the basics about providing my son language support, how to teach literacy to a complex comm... more
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The show centers on AAC and assistive technology, featuring practitioners, researchers, and advocates who share practical strategies for implementing AAC in schools and communities. Episodes frequently cover collaboration between clinicians, families, and educators, real-world case examples, and emerging tech like AI and robotics applied to communication. A notable theme is building inclusive ecosystems—whether through district-wide AAC programs, museum partnerships, or community-driven advocacy—and translating research into scalable practices for everyday communication support. The format often blends expert insight with family and user experiences, making complex topics accessible for clinicians, educators, parents, and AAC users alike. A... more
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Recent guests on Talking With Tech AAC Podcast include:
1. Lesley Sylvan
2. Jesse Erickson
3. Holly Erickson
4. Lynsey Phillips
5. Brie Norton
6. Britton Payne
7. Quinn Kelly
8. Brian Whitmer
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