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“Tourette’s affects every area of my life” – Oliver’s story

Lizzie Dobson
In this interview, Oliver talks about his AAC journey, how Tourette’s affects his daily life, and the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
A man using a Grid Pad communication device, sharing his story about Tourette's and AAC.

Oliver’s story: Tourette’s and AAC

Lizzie Dobson
Oliver identifies as an asexual, non-binary trans man and shares openly online about disability, communication, mental health and inclusion.
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Identity, Pride and AAC: Oliver’s story

Lizzie Dobson
During Pride Month, Oliver reflects on identity, self-expression and community as an LGBTQIA+ AAC user, sharing why inclusive communication and representation.
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Supporting aphasia with AAC in clinical practice

Lizzie Dobson
In this guest blog, SLT Alyssa shares how she has supported people with aphasia to explore new communication options using high-tech AAC.
Aphasia and AAC with SLT Eva, featuring a woman and an older man.

What is aphasia and AAC?

Lizzie Dobson
Aphasia Duo is AAC developed for people with aphasia. It’s designed to be used by people with aphasia to help them engage in meaningful communication.
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ALS/MND and communication: What changes?

Jourdan Reed
As we wrap up National Speech‑Language‑Hearing Month, it’s a meaningful time to pause and reflect on how our understanding of communication continues to grow.
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Smartbox US welcomes a new president

Jourdan Reed
Honoring the past, leading the future   After years of innovation, commitment, and collaboration, Kate Dunning, Matt Dunning, and Mar...
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A Father's Life, Love, and Legacy: Living with ALS

Jourdan Reed
Matt Klingenberg is a husband, father of three, writer, and midwestern native whose life has been shaped, but not defined, by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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More Than Speech

Jourdan Reed
As we enter National Speech Language Hearing Month, our Clinical Training Specialist, Amanda Grabiner reflects on her experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist and shares her thoughts on this month's significance.