About this episode

Tamara and Mckenzie Tuckson share their journey with AAC and how it reveals a child's true voice despite communication challenges.

Hey Friends~ “We never limit how she communicates—we grow with her in how she communicates.” ~Tamara Tuckson In this episode, a mom and daughter share their journey with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Many parents feel unsure or even afraid of AAC, but this conversation gently reveals how it can uncover who a child truly is when their body makes speech difficult. You’ll hear real-life communication—including McKenzie voice talking to us with her AAC device—as this family invites us into their world. You will hear the growth, how low tech and high tech are both used - still. Enjoy this empowering story that is sure to open your mind—and your heart—to new possibilities. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com WEBSITE: https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ Have a question or comment? Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play PLEASE VOTE!! We are nominated for Women Podcasters Awards!! This is a VOTER’S CHOICE AWARD. PLEASE VOTE for THE LANGUAGE OF PLAY in the CATEGORY : LIFESTYLE PODCASTS https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards ABOUT THE GUEST: Tamara and Mckenzie Tuckson are advocates, two time authors, and…

People in this episode

Host: Dinalynn Rosenbush

Guests: Tamara Tuckson, Mckenzie Tuckson

Topics covered

• AAC
• communication
• Rett Syndrome
• parenting
• inclusion
• speech therapy

Keywords

• AAC
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Rett Syndrome
• speech therapy
• communication devices
• parenting
• inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mission 2 Advocate, Women Podcasters Awards, The Language of Play

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