The ProAACtive SLP

11/10/2025

Join us for our Talkin’ Turkeys Create & Communicate Event! Kids will create their very own fall leaf wreath while connecting with peers in a fun, supportive environment designed to spark communication.

🍂 Ages 18 months–8 years
📅 Saturday, November 15 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
$15 per child (includes materials & snacks)
Register Here: https://forms.gle/txrHnmfZrFUgCRDG6

Space is limited — register today!

11/06/2025

Holiday gatherings can be fun and festive, but can also be overwhelming for kids who communicate differently. Here are a few ways to make this season a little easier (and more inclusive):
1. Show family members how your child communicates
2. Give them extra time to respond
3. Include them in the conversation
4. Offer a calm space for breaks
5. Bring & Use AAC everywhere
The holidays are about connection, not perfection - and every voice at the table deserves to be heard! Share this post with family before your next gathering or save it for later!

11/05/2025

The ProAACtive SLP is hosting a fun event on Sat Nov 15th - Create & Communicate: Talkin' Turkeys.
Please register and share with others! You can take home the customized AAC communication boards along with your child's handmade leaf wreath that you can display in your home for Thanksgiving!

11/04/2025

Around 25–30% of autistic individuals are non-speaking or minimally verbal. For decades, many were misunderstood—treated as incapable simply because they didn’t use spoken words.

Today, we know that communication and intelligence are not the same thing. When given access to AAC and supportive teaching, non-speaking people can share their ideas, feelings, and brilliance in their own way.

Let’s keep challenging assumptions and building a world that presumes competence.

11/03/2025

Every communication attempt matters - whether it’s a word, a gesture, or message on an AAC device. Here are 4 ways to support AAC users every day and make communication more inclusive for everyone.

11/02/2025

We’re excited to support Black Diamond Ballet’s Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker by providing customized AAC communication boards for the performance that you can take home with you!

This special one hour show at El Campanil Theater in Antioch is designed for individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, and other disabilities - creating an inclusive experience for all families to enjoy the magic of the holidays.

Our customized AAC communication boards help every audience member share in the excitement, express their needs, and take part in the joy of the season.

If you’d like to pick up a communication board in advance, please contact us - we’re happy to help!

We’re grateful to be a part of a community that values accessibility and inclusion in the arts.

Details:
🗓️ Saturday, December 6th at 11AM
📍 El Campanil Theater in Antioch
🎟️ Link in Bio!

11/01/2025

Wondering when it’s the right time to introduce AAC? Here’s the truth: it’s never too early to give your child more ways to communicate.

Our latest blog post breaks down when and how to introduce AAC, how it supports speech development and what families can expect as they get started.

Read more on our website - link in bio!

10/31/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Primarily Remote with Some In-Clinic Duties)
📍 Pleasant Hill, CA
20 hours/week

If you love keeping things running smoothly, supporting a positive and collaborative environment, and making a difference in the lives of families and children, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do:
✨ Support daily clinic operations, client onboarding
✨ Create AAC materials
✨ Communicate with families, staff, service providers
✨ Assist with documentation and organization tasks
✨ Help with event planning and community outreach
✨Marketing and social media experience is a plus!

What We Offer:
💚 A supportive, team-focused work environment
💚 Opportunities to learn about the world of speech therapy and communication
💚 Flexible scheduling (approx. 20 hrs/week)
💚 Meaningful work that helps children and families thrive

If you’re dependable, positive, and love helping others — this role could be a perfect fit!

👉 Apply by emailing your resume to carrie@proaactiveslp.com

Join us in making communication possible for every voice! 🗣💬💚

10/30/2025

Halloween can be fun and inclusive! 🎃👻

With a little planning, kids who use AAC can join in every “trick or treat” moment. From modeling phrases like “That’s spooky!” to celebrating every communication attempt, it’s all about connection — not perfection.

Want the AAC Halloween board in this picture that we made? Contact us at 925-586-2994

Read more on our blog: Halloween Fun for Kids with Communication Needs (link in bio).

10/30/2025

10/24/2025

We hear these AAC misconceptions all the time, so we’re setting the record straight. AAC isn’t about replacing speech. It’s about building connection and providing access so every person has a voice.