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🎉 You’re Invited to a special ableU! We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Cook — neurodiversity expert, bestselling author, and on-camera personality from the Netflix series Love On The Spectrum — for a LIVE ONLY ableU webinar you won’t want to miss. 💛 Harnessing the Power of the Spectrum: Leaning into Being Human ♾️ 🗓 December 16, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 PM CT ⏱ 60 minutes 📚 0.1 ASHA CEUs Available Communication is a two-way street—yet neurodivergent interactions are too often taught through abstraction, correction, and “doing it right.” As seen on Netflix’s 7x Emmy Award–winning Love on the Spectrum, Jennifer brings humor, heart, and powerful neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that will shift the way you support autistic individuals of all ages. ✨ In this session, you’ll learn to: • Define the concept of mind blindness • Understand why “normal” and “typical” aren’t the same—and why that distinction matters • Apply at least two concrete, neurodiversity-affirming communication methods in your practice This is your chance to learn directly from one of the most influential voices in neurodiversity advocacy. Save your seat here: https://shorturl.at/zAPb4 #ableU #AbleNet #ASHAcertified #LiveWebinar #Neurodiversity #JenniferCook #LoveOnTheSpectrum #AAC #SLP #AutismAcceptance #ProfessionalLearning #ASHA20251d

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! Episode 108 of the Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast with Meg Ferrell, OTR/L (@learnplaythrive) is now live! ✨ “Reclaiming Disabled Kids' Futures: A Planning & Visioning Process for Every Provider” - with Joyner Emeric ♾️ 💡 3 Takeaways from this episode: 1️⃣ The process of visioning a child’s best future can profoundly guide the services we provide. 2️⃣ Outcomes and goals can—and should—be built from that future-focused visioning process. 3️⃣ Truly supporting a child means helping them live INTO their disability, not striving for them to “grow out of it.” At AbleNet, we’re proud to support conversations that shape the future of AAC, disability-affirming practice, and communication access for all. 🧡 👇 Ready to listen? Spotify: https://bit.ly/4pStHTb Apple: https://apple.co/48tbSCP ableEXPERIENCE: https://bit.ly/47EpPxp Let’s keep growing, learning, and empowering every communicator—together. 🎉 #AACaware25 #AACAwareness #TwoSidesOfTheSpectrum #MegFerrellSLP #SLP #AAC #Neuroaffirming #DisabilityAffirming #AuthenticCommunication #AbleNet #QuickTalkerFreestyle #AACDevice

✨ New Live ableU Course "Using AAC During Circle Time: Practical Strategies & Collaboration" 📅 December 8, 2025 ⏰ 5:00pm CDT ⏳ 60 minutes 🎓 0.1 ASHA CEUs Looking to make circle time more accessible, engaging, and communication-rich for every student? Join special education teacher Rhosemarie Abellera @theadaptedclassroom for practical ways to embed AAC into everyday routines—without adding more to your plate. You’ll learn simple strategies that strengthen communication for all students and support seamless collaboration between SLPs and special education teachers. In this session, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Embed AAC into circle time using three practical, repeatable strategies ✔️ Use low-prep visual supports & modeling to boost engagement ✔️ Collaborate with teachers to support consistent AAC use across activities This course is ideal for SLPs, special educators, and anyone supporting students with complex communication needs. 🔗Register here: https://bit.ly/3XENVnn

🎉 NEW ableU LIVE! 🎉 Modifying Motor Speech Approaches for Neurodivergent Children presented by Breanna Waldrup ♾️ 🗓️ December 5, 2025 ⏰ 12:00pm CDT | 60 minutes 🎓 0.1 ASHA CEUs Available Supporting autistic children with motor planning challenges is both meaningful and complex—and we’re diving in with one of the best in the field. Join Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP apraxia expert and nationally recognized clinician, as she breaks down how to integrate motor speech interventions while honoring Gestalt language development in your therapy sessions. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Identify foundational elements of neuroaffirming therapy ✨ Modify apraxia treatment approaches to support autistic learners ✨ Recognize multisensory cues that may not be appropriate for autistic children Breanna brings 17+ years of experience, advanced training in CAS, and a passion for research-driven, child-centered care. This is a must-attend session for SLPs supporting neurodivergent communicators. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/47QEvLg #ableU #SLP #AAC #motorpeech #childhoodapraxiaofspeech #neuroaffirming #speechtherapy #ashaCEU #SLPeducation #SLPpd #SLPsofinstagram #Apraxia #apraxiaofspeech

🔥 Hot Topic: Phonology Essentials: Cycles, Complexity & Minimal Pairs ✨ NEW ableU On-Demand Series! 🎓 Registered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs 📆 Available Now - watch anytime! If you support kids with speech sound disorders, this 3-part series is your quick, practical guide to choosing the right approach at the right time—presented by Hailey Van Asch, MS CCC-SLP, owner of Van Asch Speech Therapy, LLC Each 30-minute webinar breaks down a core phonological approach with clear explanations, real examples, and strategies you can use tomorrow. What’s Inside: 1️⃣ Minimal Pairs – What it is, when to use it, and how to make it meaningful 2️⃣ Complexity Approach – Simple steps + who’s the best fit 3️⃣ Cycles Approach – When it works best + ready-to-use therapy ideas ✨ On-demand professional development, no subscription, and designed to fit your busy day. 🔗Register here: https://bit.ly/4phR34K #ASHACEU #SLPCEU #ProfessionalDevelopment #CyclesApproach #MinimalPairs #SpeechTherapy #SpeechTherapist #Articulation #Phonology

Start meaningful AAC conversations with our Free AAC Essentials Bundle—designed to make every voice heard. 🗣️ Our August AAC Bundle includes three helpful handouts: ✔️Talking Points for SLPs ✔️Myth-Busting AAC Facts ✔️What Research Says About AAC Inside, you’ll find clear, practical resources to support your AAC conversations. Share these handouts with parents, educators, or providers to spark positive, informed discussions. 🔗 Download your free bundle here: https://bit.ly/4fV0Olv We’re here to help you start great conversations about AAC—every step of the way.