There are so many journeys and stories out there. Each one special. Each one unique. We learn a lot from each individual's journey. Here are some blogs and Facebook pages we follow. Take the time to learn about their journeys!
Meet Tanya, our pediatric speech language pathologist and AAC specialist. Tanya moved from Boston to San Diego. She earned her Master's degree from Emerson College in Boston, in Communication Disorders in 2004 and a second master's degree in Assistive Technology from Simmons College in Boston, in 2012. Tanya has provided speech and language services for children who have complex communication needs, using low and/or high tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with varying diagnoses. Tanya has been mentored by experts in Rett Syndrome and complex communication needs. She is PODD trained and attends the yearly assistive technology conferences. She has experience using a variety of AAC devices and working with alternative access, including eye gaze and switch use. In her free time, Tanya enjoys exploring San Diego, going to the beach and spending time with her dog.
We have only touched upon some pieces of Rett Syndrome this month. As Rett Syndrome Awareness Month comes to a close, we urge you to continue to learn about this. We want to share some Read more…
I came across this quote on Facebook and Pinterest, but the author was not cited. Eye gaze is so strong in those with Rett Syndrome. You can see the stories they have to tell when Read more…
Happy Spina Bifida Month! #BeyondAllLimits Fun Facts1 Spina Bifida is sometimes called the “snowflake” of birth defects because no two people with Spina Bifida are exactly alike. Every day 8 babies are born with Spina Read more…