Oct 30, 2025
In this episode of Be The Exception in Special Education, I’m sharing 5 real things I’ve learned to do differently after the first quarter of the school year. These are the shifts I make when the fall honeymoon fades, behaviors spike, and burnout starts creeping in. If you’re nodding “yep” to all of...
Oct 23, 2025
Halloween brings costumes, candy, and plenty of opportunities for communication. By weaving AAC into seasonal lessons, you can boost engagement and make learning stick.
In this episode of Be The Exception, you’ll learn:
How to role-play trick-or-treating
with AAC tools.
Fun ways to label and describe
costumes.
Oct 16, 2025
AAC isn’t something you “add on.” It’s something you embed into the routines you’re already doing.
In this episode of Be The Exception, you’ll learn:
How to incorporate AAC into
morning meetings, transitions, and centers.
Real classroom examples of
students engaging when AAC became part of routines.
Oct 9, 2025
Non-verbal doesn’t mean non-communicative. Every student has a voice — and with the right tools, we can help them use it.
In this episode of Be The Exception, you’ll learn:
✅ Why aided language input is a
game-changer
✅ How to use partner-assisted
scanning for students with limited motor skills
✅...
Oct 2, 2025
AAC isn’t just for non-verbal students. It’s a powerful tool that supports communication for all students in special education classrooms.
In this episode of Be The Exception, you’ll learn:
Why AAC matters for every student
— not just those without verbal speech.
Easy ways to start modeling core words every...