A little bit about my philosophy as a speech-language pathologist and why I chose to name my practice “Say Their Way.”

Wish you had more time to ask your child's SLP questions about their AAC device? AAC parent coaching is focused entirely on you. Here's how it works, plus real scenarios - from a new school device to modeling at home - where a few sessions can help. Online across Washington state.

What does AAC speech therapy with your child actually look like? A look inside Say Their Way's in-home AAC sessions in Seattle - built on curiosity, meaningful connection, and hands-on parent coaching.

A Seattle speech therapist on why summer is the perfect time to start AAC speech therapy. Open schedules, meaningful play-based sessions, and parent training before back-to-school.

AAC on Vacation: Practical tips for modeling AAC while traveling with your child. Learn how to model 5 common core words on an AAC device during vacation routines, plus easy AAC customization ideas for the People and Places folders.

Not sure what to model on your child’s AAC device? This post shares simple examples from everyday routines like getting ready for school, snack time, and big feelings.

When a child receives an AAC device, many parents wonder what to do next. In this post, I break down one of the first essential concept I think parents should understand about AAC - modeling.

Just got an AAC device and feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s are some of the first questions I recommend you ask your SLP - plus how to get the support you need.

AAC doesn’t replace speech - it’s one tool in the communication toolbox. Let’s talk about why communication isn’t a competition and how AAC may create new possibilities for clarity, specificity, and meaningful connection.

If your child isn’t talking or is hard to understand, you may be wondering about AAC. Here’s a simple introduction to augmentative and alternative communication and who it can help.