AAC: More than Just Expression with Beth McHose

Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs

Guest: Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP

Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/aac-more-than-just-expression

In this episode of Brainstorms, Renee Garrett, MSED, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP, to explore the many roles AAC plays beyond expression. Together, they discuss how AAC can build stronger relationships, support understanding, foster emotional well-being, and empower individuals across different settings.

You’ll hear case examples, practical strategies, and insights from lived experiences to help you grow more confident in integrating AAC into your work. Whether you support patients, clients, students, or caregivers, this conversation offers meaningful takeaways for anyone looking to make AAC a more natural and powerful part of communication.

About the Guest: Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP, is a speech pathologist currently working as Senior Manager of Clinical Marketing at Lingraphica. She’s an adjunct instructor at Old Dominion University and has clinical experience across the entire spectrum of neurological rehabilitation.