Do you find AAC overwhelming? You aren’t alone!  No need to worry though, because in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Cici Fritts and Candace Hayden. They are experts in all things technology and AAC for our speech students and they are here to help you understand how to best help your students with their communication through AAC.  Topics covered in this episode include: How Cici and Candace help educate others on AAC use in speechHow to embrace AAC if there are no AAC experts on your teamWays to work with parents who just want their kids to talkHow to partner with teachers to provide more AAC support in the classroomThe best question to ask teachers and parents to help them get more comfortable with AACThe best tools and resources for data and evaluations with AACThe difference between robust language and simplified language devices AAC devices are so important and understanding them can be so beneficial to our students. Don’t miss this episode!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/219 Resources Mentioned:  Follow Cici on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaconthefritts Follow Candace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-hayden-32031811b Follow Candace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candace_hayden_aac/ Visit the Leander ISD website: https://www.leanderisd.org/assistivetechnology/ Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets