Two of our speech therapists, Laura Wharftig and Nikki Klein, recently attended the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida! This conference brings together professionals dedicated to discovering innovative technologies and creative solutions that support individuals with disabilities

During their time at ATIA, Laura and Nikki attended insightful sessions on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), covering topics such as:

✅ Parent coaching for AAC users
✅ Assessing and writing goals for emergent communicators
✅ Creating switch-adapted toys and games
✅ Ethics and leadership in AAC
✅ AAC strategies for gestalt language processors

In addition to these educational sessions, they explored the Exhibition Hall, where they connected with leading AAC and assistive technology companies, learning about new products and emerging innovations in the field.

Laura and Nikki are excited to bring back their knowledge and insights to share with the National Therapy Center (NTC) families and continue supporting our clients with the best tools and strategies available!

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