#167 - Slang, Swearing, Slurs...and AAC Censorship

Many AAC users are dependent upon others to program language onto their device. Despite what research shows regarding common language in various age groups, it is common practice to censor slang, slurs, and swearing even for adults.

About the Guest: Hali Strickler, M.A., CCC-SLP

Hali Strickler is an AAC services coordinator for TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. She received both her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science from Temple University. Hali is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certified speech-language pathologist.

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This episode is the 3rd in a series of 10 focusing on expanding the boundaries often placed around AAC use.