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Talking With Tech AAC Podcast

Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj
Assistive Technology
AAC
Deafblind Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Individualized Education Plans
Collaboration In Education
Multi-Sensory Learning
Educational Technology
AAC (augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Creative Writing
Communication Needs
Communication Skills
Advocacy
3D Printing
ATIA 2024
Partner-Assisted Scanning
Professional Development
Translate AAC Systems
Inclusion

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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Latest Episodes

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

In this episode, Chris & Rachel talk with Bob Sagoo a longtime assistive technology professional and parent advocate. Bob shares the story of his son Harchie, his path from low-tech communication supports to high-tech eye gaze and the Grid ecosystem.... more

This episode, Chris & Rachel interview Britton Payne! Britton Payne is an entertainment attorney who has worked with major studios like Nickelodeon and Warner Bros., and he is also the father of an autistic son. He founded The Autism Scene and create... more

This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Quinn Kelly! Quinn Kelly is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with children who use both AAC and American Sign Language (ASL). She serves on the AAC committee for the New Je... more

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Recent Guests

Lynsey Phillips
AAC program director at private pediatric outpatient clinic in Northwest Arkansas
Phillips and Norton Consulting; University of Arkansas
Episode: Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Brie Norton
AAC specialist at Bentonville Schools
Phillips and Norton Consulting
Episode: Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Britton Payne
An entertainment attorney and advocate for autistic representation
The Autism Scene
Episode: Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
Quinn Kelly
Bilingual speech-language pathologist specializing in AAC and ASL
Language First
Episode: Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators
Brian Whitmer
Founder of Open AAC and former CoughDrop CEO
Open AAC
Episode: Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community
Katie Roettele
Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant
Episode: Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion
Kayla Ireland
An AAC user and advocate, host of Kindly Neurodivergent show with Kay, office manager at Silver Speech, and co-author of Living with Cerebral Palsy
Kindly Neurodivergent, Living with Cerebral Palsy
Episode: Kayla Ireland: Empowering Total Communication
Claire O'Connor
PhD student at the University of Maryland and a licensed speech language pathologist
University of Maryland
Episode: Claire O'Connor: Exploring AI as a Support for AAC Users
Adina Malamut
Employee Accessibility Specialist at the University of Texas at Dallas, passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Adina Malamut: Collaborating to Support Accessibility Across Disciplines

Hosts

Chris Bouguet
Co-host of the AAC-focused tech discussion show; experienced in assistive tech and speech-language pathology contexts.
Rachel Madel
Host bringing clinical and educational perspectives to conversations on AAC and AT.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • Thoughts

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TreePixy123
    United States3 months ago
  • Listening, learning, thinking, and feeling inspired.

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TreePixy123
    United States7 months ago
  • So grateful this knowledge is out there!

    I love this podcast! Im 1.5 episodes in and I’ve already learned more about myself and my students 🤯 🤩 🥰 🤗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    khurrle
    United States2 years ago
  • Parent of an AAC user

    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!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniele Marie B
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Resource for parents

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NevertooL8
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is described as inspiring, educational, and a valuable resource for families and professionals.
Listeners appreciate the practical AAC guidance and the range of expert guests.
There is constructive feedback about interviewer dynamics and representation, with some listeners wanting more equal collaboration with AAC users.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
Q: What do you plan to do with the foundation?
The foundation, called the Harchie Way, aims to be a conduit for user feedback to the AAC industry, promoting education and innovation to enhance communication solutions for users.
Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?
I am Bob Sagoo, based in Nottingham, England, and I've been in the assistive tech and AAC industry for 17 to 18 years, motivated by finding solutions for my son Harchie.
Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
Q: How is the awards handling the use of generative AI?
We expect that AI will not be meaningfully used since it's a competition for humans, and we want submissions to reflect authentic representation.
Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
Q: What kind of things can you do or what have you seen that helps people think about representation in a respectful way?
It's my job to set up structure where autism consultants and autistic people can review the works submitted and offer their opinions.
Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion
Q: What advice would you give people that are interested in getting started here?
Start small, partner with others, and listen to your students to create meaningful and inclusive activities.

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This show centers on AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and assistive technology, hosting conversations with clinicians, researchers, and advocates who explore practical strategies, evidence-based practices, and innovative tools to support complex communication needs. Recent episodes highlight hands-on approaches like STEM-for-AAC, AI-assisted supports, culturally competent practices, and authentic representation in media, all with an emphasis on empowering both AAC users and the people who support them. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions, guest insights from a range of disciplines, and actionable ideas for classrooms, clinics, and families. A notable strength is its willingness to address emerging technologies and cr... more

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Recent guests on Talking With Tech AAC Podcast include:

1. Lynsey Phillips
2. Brie Norton
3. Britton Payne
4. Quinn Kelly
5. Brian Whitmer
6. Katie Roettele
7. Kayla Ireland
8. Claire O'Connor

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