still used a core word focus, we were able to start expanding into kids’ interest areas during play, emotions, and diving into those more custom, specific pages to give our kids an opportu- nity to talk about what they wanted to say. What we were also finding out is our kids knew a lot of things! We continued to model and our students continued to gain more language and make great progress. CONCLUSION: We went our separate ways in 2024; Leah now works at Min- nesota State University - Mankato as a clinical instructor and Sara works as an Early Interventionist in a Birth-to-Three pro- gram. While it was a hard decision to part ways, we both need- ed something a little different… but we still remain friends and professional collaborators. This experience taught us to ground our practice in what is best for kids and families. It taught us to be vulnerable and that progress isn’t always linear. Collabora- tion to implement AAC and best practice is no easy feat. But it’s worth it.
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