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Music can be a powerful pathway to communication—and when paired intentionally with AAC, it can open meaningful language opportunities.

Join us for LAMP in Action: Music as a Pathway to Language, a live webinar on May 1, 2026 (5:00–6:30 pm ET) with Shelley Anderson, MT‑BC, LAMP Certified Professional.

Shelley will share practical, transferable strategies for embedding AAC into musical moments using rhythm, repetition, and predictability. Through real video examples, participants will see how core vocabulary can be modeled in engaging, functional ways that support participation and connection.

This session is valuable for Music Therapists, SLPs, OTs, educators, parents, and caregivers—no musical experience required.

Join me tonight! It will be a great way to see music therapy and AAC in action!

You still have time to register for this FREE webinar happening today:
April 6, 2026 3–4 pm PDT | 4–5 pm MDT | 5–6 pm CDT | 6–7 pm EDT
Register Here: https://prc-saltillo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HkXnOeeqS1uis-LLuB-LSA

Have you ever watched music “unlock” communication—before you could explain why it worked?

That’s exactly what we’re diving into in Beyond Words: When Music Meets AAC. In this webinar, music therapist and LAMP Certified Professional Shelley Anderson, MT-BC, shares practical ways she blends AAC and music to support meaningful communication growth across ages and abilities.

You’ll see real examples from music therapy sessions and videos showing AAC in action—and explore how musical structure, shared joy, and motor planning principles can naturally support language development.

This isn’t a “you need to be musical” session. It’s designed to be usable right away—whether you’re an SLP, parent, music therapist, educator, or team partner in another discipline.

April 6, 2026
3–4 pm PDT | 4–5 pm MDT | 5–6 pm CDT | 6–7 pm EDT

Live attendees will receive a certificate of attendance (ASHA CEUs are not provided).
Can’t make it live? The recording will be posted to the Center for AAC & Autism YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsxtIzPlom78Ae_i83eNYl4MVe6O4DtGd

I got some feedback that there were people wanting to learn about AAC but the time and cost were a barrier so we pivoted! This training is free to all who want to join!

AAC isn’t intuitive but it is much easier when you understand how the program is laid out! All of the AAC apps have features to help the communication partner and the AAC user.

Join me as I walk through each app screen sharing so that you can see all of the features!

Many of the apps are on sale this month so now is the time to learn about their features!

https://mainstaymusictherapy.com/product/aac-apps-what-to-know-before-you-buy-or-recommend/

This is not the end of the world but is an example of what happens when I move too fast! He looked at me like I had lost my mind the 2nd time- as he should! 😅🫠

There is no need to read the AAC users device, they will say their message when they are ready. This strategy typically helps me have better wait time and encourages him to not rely on his communication partner to hover over him. This provides more independence!

For him it also allows him to create his message however he wants! He uses a mix of typing and preprogrammed buttons.

April is Autism Awareness month and lots of the robots AAC app go on sale! In preparation for that I am hosing a webinar that talks though all of the major robust apps. One of the questions I get asked the most is what app should you have on your iPad or in your clinic! I want everyone to be able to make an informed decision on what app to buy on sale if they are considering it. This will help you determine which one may be the best for you to be familiar with based on the people that you work with.

Not wanting to participate in the app sale? No problem! This is a good chance for you to get familiar with the apps so that you can know more about them when they show up in your sessions!

Sign up here: https://mainstaymusictherapy.com/product/aac-apps-what-to-know-before-you-buy-or-recommend/

Objectives:
Identify key features of major AAC apps, including layout, organization, and navigation, to better understand how each system is structured.

Apply a simple framework for evaluating AAC apps in order to make informed purchasing or recommendation decisions for your setting.