Sarah Cruz SLP
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yuba city, California, United States
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Sarah is a licensed, credentialed, and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist in Northern California who specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports and language therapy. She has experience working with parents and children in early intervention and special education preschool programs, as well as working with teenagers and their families in social group settings out in the community, providing support and guidance for AAC implementation.
Sarah works with children, families, and educators to provide early access to communication through use of AAC and research-based language strategies in the home and educational settings. She is passionate about sharing functional, family-centered supports that increase opportunities for communication and meaningful interactions. Sarah is confident that when we learn to use a child’s strengths and apply simple strategies in everyday routines, any child is capable of communicating efficiently and independently.
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Speech & Language Cheat Sheet
Speech & Language Cheat SheetThis is a roundup of some of the most common speech and language developmental norms. This was a labor of love and my hope is that it is useful to you in your every day work environment. Enjoy! xo Sarah Cruz, SLP
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AAC Intake Form
AAC Intake Form - great for AT specialists, SLPs and more!Download and print this AAC Intake Form for collecting data for new AAC candidates. This resource will streamline information and make it easier to organize it in a report. You can even include this completed page as part of the final evaluation report. Please let me know if you think of any other useful tools for SLPs & educators - I'd love to continue creating these! Thanks for all your support! Happy communicating! xo Sarah Cruz, SL
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Outfit Your Classroom for AAC Learners: Digital Workbook - AAC Handbook
Outfit Your Classroom for AAC Learners - A Digital Workbook for Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. AAC Instruction Handbook - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Handbook. Do you have a newfound passion for reshaping your classroom or simply want to learn how to use more robust AAC with your students? Are you looking for ways to support members of your educational team in their journey toward creating a more communication-accessible classroom? If the answer is "yes!" then this wo
PreK - 3rd
Language Development Handouts & Treatment Guide
Language Development Handouts & Treatment GuideLanguage development quick reference sheets that will help you target the child’s developmental stage and choose appropriate treatment targets! I’ve so enjoyed working on this sheet. I made it mostly for myself to include it in my language diagnostics and treatment binder, but I love it so much I figured I would share it with all of you as well! This can be useful for speech-language pathologists, general education teachers, preschool teachers, spec
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AAC & Autism Communication Partner Resource Bundle
AAC & Autism Communication Partner Resource BundleThis bundle consists of all of my favorite topics to discuss with communication partners of autistic children. It includes the following individual resources: Simple AAC Implementation Strategies That Make a Big ImpactThings to Consider When Working with an AAC LearnerAAC Communication Partner Behavior SwapsAAC Prompt HierarchyAutism is a SpectrumAutism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Language SwapsThese individual resources are full of great, simple,
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AAC Ice-Breaker Activity
AAC Ice Breaker Activity for Large Groups! Use this FREE activity to get the room talking at your next PD event, inservice, conference, staff training, social group, or mixed groups gathering! Have the group break out any AAC that they have access to (light-tech, high-tech, iPhones, etc.) and practice using the questions page on their AAC to ask who, what, where, when, how Qs to the group! Here are the featured questions: Who has a pet?How was your sleep?What do you like to do?Where do you work?
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Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening
AAC Prompt Hierarchy Graphic
AAC Prompt Hierarchy Display this fun, colorful prompt hierarchy graphic in your office, classroom, or therapy space! It's also a great resource to print and provide to attendees at an inservice for AAC implementation! Happy communicating! Sarah Cruz, SLP
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AACtivity Planning Sheet for AAC
AACtivity Planning SheetUse this handy sheet to plan communication-partner focused lessons, engage with AAC learners, and reflect on your progress as a communication partner! This is a great tool for SLPs, educators, parents, and other communication partners! Have fun & happy communicating! Sarah Cruz, SLP
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About the store
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Sarah is a licensed, credentialed, and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist in Northern California who specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports and language therapy. She has experience working with parents and children in early intervention and special education preschool programs, as well as working with teenagers and their families in social group settings out in the community, providing support and guidance for AAC implementation.
Sarah works with children, families, and educators to provide early access to communication through use of AAC and research-based language strategies in the home and educational settings. She is passionate about sharing functional, family-centered supports that increase opportunities for communication and meaningful interactions. Sarah is confident that when we learn to use a child’s strengths and apply simple strategies in everyday routines, any child is capable of communicating efficiently and independently.
Teaching style
I am a strengths-based, child-led, play-based, family centered, neurodiversity-affirming, AAC-providing SLP!
My own education history
M.A. in Communication Disorders, CSU Chico.
B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, CSU Sacramento
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