In this episode of “Swallow Your Pride,” host Theresa Richard interviews Beth McHose, a seasoned speech-language pathologist and AAC specialist. They discuss the importance of early AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) introduction for adults in acute and inpatient care, addressing common misconceptions and resistance from families and staff. Beth shares practical strategies for implementing AAC across care settings, highlights its use as both a communication and cognitive support tool, and emphasizes the need for clinician education, flexibility, and patient-centered approaches to maximize communication and independence for adults with complex needs.
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Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP is a speech pathologist currently working as Senior Manager of Clinical Marketing at Lingraphica. She’s an adjunct instructor at Old Dominion University and has clinical experience along the whole spectrum of neurological rehab.
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