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AAC Access All Areas

Ali Battye and Ruth Jones

Released: 2026-05-14

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12 Episodes

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Free New

12 Episodes

Audio

Released: 2026-05-14

Most Recent Episode

What are the reasons for communication?

This episode explores the diverse reasons for communication beyond requesting, emphasizing the importance of connection, joy, and meaningful interaction in AAC and speech therapy. Ruth and Ali discuss models, misconceptions, and real-life examples to de

Time: 31:22

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The means, reasons and opportunities model of communication - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Release Date: 14/05/2026, 07:30:00

Description

Ali Battye and Ruth Jones discuss all things neurodiversity affirming and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). We explore specific questions about what AAC is, where to get it, how to use it.

Sharing knowledge and experience along the way to support individuals, families and support teams across education, health and social care to integrate inclusive communication practices to enable AAC users.

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Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2026-04-01

Really informative

This is such an informative and helpful podcast. I would really recommended that anyone working with individuals who use AAC to

Listen! Thanks so much

2026-02-26

A must-listen for SLTs!

I really enjoy listening to this podcast and always look forward to the next episode. I enjoy the time to think reflectively about AAC and have benefited massively from the combined expert experience of Ruth and Ali. They are engaging speakers too which makes it an easy-listen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️