603 SLP

10/16/2025

AAC month! 📲

10/13/2025

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10/11/2025

🥳Happy birthday to our puppy! 🥳
We cannot wait for this journey to begin.

10/03/2025

I’m so excited for our turn to work with Melissa at Coldsprings Healing Paws!! Puppies are due 10/10!!! 🩷💙

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/02/2025

Rolling into AAC month like 🤯. Genius!

09/24/2025

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi

09/14/2025

Stay Current on AAC Best Practices!

1. No Prerequisites – There are no entry requirements for higher-level AAC programs. Always assume competence at any age and adjust support as needed. Greater vocabulary access leads to greater success and buy-in! (Ask me about the YouTube test!)
2. Think of AAC as a Language – AAC programs are languages in themselves. The more you customize, the faster it becomes someone’s unique language. Personalization is important, but avoid oversimplifying or altering overall formatting/navigation.
3. Model, Don’t Require – AAC use should be modeled, not demanded. Never withhold items until a child “uses their device.” Show its value, so AAC becomes a tool for connection, not a barrier.
4. Community Matters – When selecting an AAC program, consider who else in the person’s environment uses AAC. Shared understanding supports communication—because AAC is a language, and languages thrive in community.

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What is AAC?
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) refers to tools and strategies that support people with speech or language difficulties. “Augmentative” means adding to existing speech, while “alternative” means providing another way to communicate. AAC can range from gestures, facial expressions, and picture symbols to communication books and high-tech speech-generating devices.
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09/06/2025

I asked current and past clients for reviews today and my heart is full 💗!

I am so 🙏 thankful to everyone who helped get 603 SLP up and running over the last two years!!

Helping friends, family, and my community find functional, effective, and fun solutions has been an amazing 🗺️ journey to take together!

I have truly learned 🧠 more than I have taught.

09/04/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN6ZbFZEU8E/?igsh=eHJzcHBtdXYyM3hq

08/17/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NcgQkZAwx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with Equinimity Counseling Services!!

Our first collaborative offering will be a four-week equine-assisted mental health group designed to support emotional well-being, strengthen our listening skills, and foster meaningful connection.

Many adults are feeling isolated or uncertain about reconnecting with others—especially in the wake of the pandemic. We invite you to join us for an opportunity to rebuild that sense of connection in the calm, supportive environment of our farm with the help of horses.

No horse experience is needed! As we observe and engage with how horses communicate and relate to one another, we’ll explore our own patterns of communication, presence, and connection—with ourselves and with others.

Details:
📅 Four Monday evenings in September/October (exact dates TBD)
We are currently accepting applications. To learn more or express interest, please contact Darcy Gingerich at Equinimity.services@gmail.com or message us here.

Location: Horseplay Equine Assisted Services in Putney, Vermont.

07/19/2025

07/15/2025

Screen time “technoference” is real- and we are seeing the troubling results. This is especially evident in behavior regulation, academic readiness, and social skills.