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The Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastLet’s Talk at the Park: AAC in Public SpacesWelcome back to another episode of the Take AACtion Podcast! This week, Lauren is joined by Ashley, a speech-language pathologist, mom of three, and owner of Speech at the Beach. With over 13 years of experience, she’s passionate about making communication accessible for all kids. Today, she’s sharing the journey of completing her project — bringing 11 AAC communication boards to parks and playgrounds around Virginia Beach — and how small changes can make a big difference for AAC users and their families. Ashley kicks things off by describing what AAC evaluations look like within her private practice, including supports...2025-07-1530 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastChoosing the Right Device: What an AAC Trial Really Looks LikeThis week, Lauren is flying solo to dive into how to run an effective AAC trial. She kicks things off by explaining what an AAC device trial is (1:41), then explores why trials are important before recommending a system. She also shares how trials can look different based on setting or insurance requirements (5:58), and offers tips for sourcing devices (13:58). ✨ Take AACtion: Try out the Take AACTion step and let us know how it went—send a DM or drop a comment on @inspireconnections.aac! (16:58) Take AACtion with Lauren: 📸 @inspireconnections.aac on Instagram 🎧Previous AAC Evaluation Episode 📚...2025-04-0817 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastFrom Light Tech to High Tech: Building Holistic AAC SystemsWelcome back to The Take AACtion Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Allyse—SLP-turned-stay-at-home mom and our podcast’s virtual assistant—to chat about building a strong AAC system using lite-, mid-, and high-tech supports. Allyse starts by defining what an AAC system really includes (7:47), then busts some common myths about lite-tech supports (11:50). We dive into how to integrate AAC into universal classroom design so you can know when to shift toward individualized supports (21:45), and what mid-tech tools we’ve found helpful (34:59). Lauren wraps things up with a Take AACtion step (52:02): Share your thoughts in the Ins...2025-04-0152 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAsk Me Anything: Your AAC Questions Answered!🎙️ New Episode: Take AACtion Q&A! This week, Lauren is answering your questions from Instagram! 👏✨ ⏩ Topics covered: 🗂️ Grid size considerations for AAC users (4:24) 📋 Where to find poster-sized lite-tech communication boards (10:11) 🧠 How Lauren learns multiple devices & vocab systems (11:10) 🕒 How long AAC evaluations typically take (14:13) ✅ Take AACtion Challenge: Check in on this week’s Instagram post and let us know how you did! (17:37) Take AACtion with Lauren: 📸 @inspireconnections.aac on Instagram 📚 2025-03-2519 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Ups and Downs of AAC: A Real-Life PerspectiveWelcome back for another episode of the Take AACtion podcast! This week, we are joined by Hailea, a nurse, disability advocate, and host of the Brewed Differently Podcast, where she explores disability-related topics and promotes the message that different is good. Hailea and her husband, both nurses, homeschool their daughter Bella, who is autistic and has TNRC6B, a rare genetic disorder, along with Sensory Processing Disorder. Her passion for advocacy stems from growing up with a disabled sibling and now parenting a child with disabilities. Hailea shares her family’s unique journey to discovering AA...2025-03-1832 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastWelcome to Season 2: What’s Next for Take AACtion?Welcome back! If you're just joining us in Season Two, Lauren takes a moment to reintroduce herself and share the focus of the Take AACtion Podcast. (1:50) She gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes for the season and explains how the podcast will evolve in this new chapter. (5:56) Next, Lauren breaks down a blog post from OpenAAC, which explores key developments in the field of AAC over the past year and what’s on the horizon for 2025. (8:34) As always, we wrap up with our Take AACtion step—hint: clicking the link abov...2025-03-1116 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion Podcast2024 in Review: Celebrating Growth and Looking Ahead Welcome to the end of 2024, and the end of season one! This season has brought us episodes on parent coaching, AAC evals, app info, gathering support from various sources, and we are so grateful to the guests who have shared those stories. This episode is a thank you and a recap of all we have accomplished, and a sneak preview into the exciting changes coming in 2025. To pay forward the gratitude built in the Take AACtion community, proceeds from joining the Podcast Resource Library will go toward WeaveChat and Lily’s Voice for the remainder of the year! ...2024-12-1711 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastBreaking Down AAC Evaluations: Practical Strategies for Early InterventionRebekah is an early intervention speech-language pathologist who has been working in rural Western North Carolina for over 6 years. She supports families and their children with a variety of communication and feeding outcomes, as well as her colleagues on a primary service provider (PSP) team. Rebekah is passionate about helping families and early interventionists consider how AAC can be used to increase children's participation in their everyday routines and activities. Rebekah begins by introducing the early intervention model used in her practice (6:33), followed by an overview of her evaluation process (11:34). She explains how she helps families secure funding for the...2024-12-1045 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastReading Together: Effective Strategies for AAC Users This week we are joined by Megan, a speech/language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, most of which have been spent serving students with complex communication needs within various settings, including early intervention, home health, hippotherapy, and preschool and elementary school. With extensive knowledge regarding various forms of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) from lite to high tech, Megan’s passion is to help guide students, parents, and professionals alike in their journey to find the AAC system(s) that will help them become the most independent and autonomous communicators possible. Megan also owns and operates SENSEAble Literacy, em...2024-12-0351 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAn Introduction to AAC Evaluations This week, Lauren is flying solo to chat with us about the AAC evaluation process. (2:59) She shares how the setting in which an evaluation takes place can shape the evaluation process, giving an overview of each. (9:04) Lauren then describes how our own clinical experience can impact an AAC evaluation, and how we can grow our knowledge to strengthen the process. (15:48) Lastly, she discusses how to source and explore AAC resources. Take AACtion with Lauren: @inspireconnections on Instagram Podcast Resource Library: https://bit.ly/takeAACtion24 AAC Support Network: https://www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com/supportnetwork Join the AAC Assessment Guide Waitlist...2024-11-2624 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastPartnering for Success: How Device Reps Can Support AAC Implementation This week, Lauren is joined by Nicole, a speech-language pathologist at a private practice. Her undergraduate degree is in Human Development with an emphasis on health services from California State University San Marcos. After completing her bachelor‘s degree, she obtained her Master’s in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University. Upon completing her Master’s program, Nicole’s goal was to work with children because of her passion for giving children and their families the tools and knowledge they need to enable their children to develop the language and speech skills to thrive in their everyday lives. 2024-11-1927 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC and the DIRFloortime® Approach Welcome back to the Take AACtion Podcast! This week we are joined by Nikki, a proud mom of three from New Jersey and the owner of Schultz Speech Therapy, a small practice dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care. With a passion for the DIRFloortime® approach, Nikki focuses on supporting gestalt language processors and AAC users, empowering children to communicate in ways that work best for them. (4:21) Nikki introduces us to the principles of DIRFloortime® and how the framework can be generalized into practice. (7:20) She then breaks down how AAC is incorporated into DIRFloortime®, and how the approach complements the...2024-11-1239 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastA Family Story: AAC From Childhood to AdolescenceThis week, Lauren is joined by Vidya, a mom to an eighteen year old son on the spectrum. Her son is non-verbal and uses AAC to communicate. She is on a mission to help fellow Autism parents to help their children with Autism without overwhelm through her blog, podcast and social media. (1:05) Vidya introduces herself by sharing the pathway she and her son have followed, leading them to their current AAC system and supports. As her path has included a move from Canada to the US, (12:49) Vidya shares the different in supports that have been available. (18:49) She...2024-11-0547 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastProductive Conversations with Others Welcome back to the Take AACtion Podcast! This week, (2:25) Lauren hosts a solo episode guiding us on how to have successful conversations about AAC. (4:42) She reminds us that goals and needs are set by AAC users, not practitioners, (5:33) which drives how we can go into challenging conversations about AAC use. (13:18) We are given three steps designed to have productive discussions and expand perspectives when team members are working from different belief systems around AAC implementation. If you need some guidance getting started with your why, what, or how, check out the resources below! Take AACtion with Lauren: @inspireconnections...2024-10-2921 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC as Parent and Professional : Finding Balance This week we are joined by Melissa, who is both mom to an AAC user and SLP! She has been practicing for 14 years across various settings. (1:13) She walks us through her deep dive into AAC learning, as well as (2:22) her journey in pursuing services and supports for her son. (6:14) She then shares with us how she balances having her professional brain turned on while still needing to have her parent brain running, too. (7:36) This jumpstarts a discussion between Lauren and Melissa about unexpected interpersonal challenges, as you try toc f2 balance being a parent whose professional knowledge can support...2024-10-2230 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC and the New SLP: Making Progress and Tackling Imposter SyndromeThis week we are joined by Anna, who describes her experiences with AAC implementation as a recent graduate. Anna is a first-year speech-language pathologist in Northeast Ohio, completing her CFY, (clinical fellowship year) in a pediatric clinical setting. She primarily works with autistic individuals and AAC users. Anna kicks off our episode (1:20) by describing her unique education pathway, where she completed a certification in Early Intervention prior to attending Speech-Language Pathology graduate school. (3:21) She describes her experience learning about AAC at the graduate level, which set the foundations for AAC evaluation and implementation in practice. However, due...2024-10-1540 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC Parent Perspective: A Life Changing and Saving SupportThis week we are joined by Laura, who shares her first-hand experience of how AAC can improve quality of life for users and their families. Laura is the parent of Ethan, a non-speaking, Autistic little boy who has been using AAC for about 6 months now. Ethan is the happiest little boy & a whizz with technology - at times it can feel like communicating via an AAC device was made for him. *Episode reposted for quality purposes By tuning in you will hear (1:35) Laura introduce herself and her son, (3:27) describe Ethan’s various methods of communication, and (6:09) their family’s journey thro...2024-10-0946 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC Parent Perspective: A Life Changing and Saving SupportThis week we are joined by Laura, who shares her first-hand experience of how AAC can improve quality of life for users and their families. Laura is the parent of Ethan, a non-speaking, Autistic little boy who has been using AAC for about 6 months now. Ethan is the happiest little boy & a whizz with technology - at times it can feel like communicating via an AAC device was made for him. By tuning in you will hear (1:35) Laura introduce herself and her son, (3:27) describe Ethan’s various methods of communication, and (6:09) their family’s journey through trialing comm...2024-10-0846 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastTalking with AAC & What Needs to Happen FirstRaise your hand if you've ever felt overwhelmed by modeling without expectations 🙋 This week's solo episode is here to help reframe what that looks like so that, no matter your experience level, you can be a confident communication partner to an AAC user. By tuning in, you will learn (1:27) basic definitions around modeling, as well as (6:29) how to reframe modeling without expectations and (9:58) set the foundation for successful implementation. Additionally, you will hear how to (12:20) creating routines for consistent access, (15:52) learn through navigating an AAC system, and (18:52) provide opportunities for communication. Our episode wraps up at (21:00) with some (23:32) helpful resources. Tha...2024-10-0124 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastWhen Music Meets AAC: Building Connections and CommunicationThis week we are joined by Shelley, who is a music therapist who works closely with AAC! She shares about all things music, collaboration, and learning AAC. As an intern she started to dive into the world of AAC and now it is an integral part of her professional mission. She provides practical tips and ideas for working with music and incorporating it into AAC implementation! Time Stamps: (1:00) Intro (4:15) AT certificate (6:45) Helping professionals (9:10) About Music Therapy (16:39) For those that are "not" musical (19:06) Ideas for therapy (27:32) Collaboration (32:38) Expanding past requesting (37:49) Tips (43:59) AACtion step Big Takeaways: -Music can support all types of...2024-09-2445 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastCultural Considerations in AACThis week we are joined by Christina to talk about cultural considerations with AAC. During the episode we talk about we can move culture to the forefront of the AAC process by included families from the start and feature matching. We discuss the different customization options that are available and how to navigate more challenging cultural considerations. Enjoy! Time stamps: (2:37) Intro to Christina (11:25) Importance of Culture (19:04) Getting Started (27:21) When to Start (29:39) Dialect/Culture Considerations (43:09) Tips for SLPs and Parents (57:42) Take AACtion weekly tip Resources mentioned: Personalize the voice of AAC SGD - Involve and check with the AAC user; Some...2024-09-171h 00The Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastA Deeper Look into Stimming on AAC DevicesWelcome back to another episode! This week were are here with Laura Hayes an SLP with a ton of experience with AAC. We are talking about "stimming" on AAC devices. Laura comes to this discussion with a ton of great examples and practical tips to change the narrative and better support our AAC users. She breaks down "stimming" into 4 main categories and then provides supports for each of these categories. This discussion is action packed! Show breakdown: (1:15) into to Laura (6:47) coaching (11:46) 4 categories/trends (31:05) summary (33:18) strategies (47:58) AAction step Learn more about Laura here: -@aac_innovations -https://sites.google.com/view...2024-09-1048 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC Essentials Framework: Avoid Device AbandonmentThis week we go through my AAC Essentials Framework. It is the essence for supporting AAC and preventing device abandonment. It looks at the steps and supports that need to be in place at the foundation to have successful AAC use and more! The steps are: device, mindset, environment, learn, talk, support, and achieve. Each step is guided by the AAC user and essential in creating an environment where AAC is accepted and encouraged. Grab the free handout here: link update coming today Want to take the AAC Essentials Course? My signature course is 6 hours of continuing education (professional development...2024-09-0322 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastSeeing AAC in Action: A Sibling PerspectiveIn this episode we sit down with Sara, a fellow speech therapist with a personal connection to the AAC community. Sara shares her journey into speech therapy, heavily influenced by her siblings. Sara discusses her experiences growing up in a family involved in AAC, reflecting on the challenges and successes of integrating AAC into daily life. The conversation touches on the evolution of AAC tools, the importance of customizing AAC to each individual’s needs, and the vital role that caregivers and professionals play in supporting AAC users. Today we talk about: (1:17) About Sara (5:00) Perspective from Childhood (11:42) First High Tech De...2024-08-2748 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAdvocacy in Action: empowering AAC UsersThis week we talk with advocate and AAC mama, Courtney! She shares her personal and professional story with us as they navigated AAC in their life. We talk about the history of AAC, current IEP must haves, and what to do when you can't get the support you are looking for. It is a great episode for both parents and professionals. Today we talk about: (1:03) Intro (1:58) AAC Journey (6:50) Challenges (17:46) IEP Advocating (36:26) Your Rights (45:48) Parent Advice (58:23) Action Step Below are some links to contact Courtney and get more info: -@coutneyburnette -https://www.courtneyburnett.com/ - Free Resource: https://www.courtneyburnett...2024-08-2059 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAdvocacy in Action: Empowering AAC UsersThis week we talk with advocate and AAC mama, Courtney! She shares her personal and professional story with us as they navigated AAC in their life. We talk about the history of AAC, current IEP must haves, and what to do when you can't get the support you are looking for. It is a great episode for both parents and professionals. Today we talk about: (1:03) Intro (1:58) AAC Journey (6:50) Challenges (17:46) IEP Advocating (36:26) Your Rights (45:48) Parent Advice (58:23) Action Step Below are some links to contact Courtney and get more info: -@coutneyburnette -https://www.courtneyburnett.com/ - Free Resource: https://www.courtneyburnett...2024-08-2059 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC and Early Intervention: A Shift in Starting EarlyJoin us today as we talk about the status of AAC in Early Intervention. Laura and I share about our experiences and an exciting learning opportunity. We talk about the need for more education and support surrounding high tech AAC options and also discuss some of the barriers at play. Today we talk about: (1:04) About Laura (5:41) AAC in EI (10:00) IFSP and goals (12:08) Lite/no-tech (21:17) Integrating high-tech (27:13) AAC EI course (33:07) CEU credits (34:33) Discount code for course ↓ (35:15) Connect with Laura (35:53) AACtionable step Connect with Laura - - Instagram – @earlyandbrightslp AAC in Early Intervention Course - - Enroll today: https://earlyandbright.teachable.com/p/aa...2024-08-1336 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastNavigating Overwhelm with AAC: 4 Tips for SuccessNew to AAC and feeling overwhelmed with where to start and how to get going? Today we talk all about my top 4 tips for navigating this overwhelm. These tips are applicable to all communication partners and can help you build the confidence you need to support AAC! Tune in to hear about these mindset-based tips that you can use today! Today we talk about: (1:23) Overwhelm in AAC (2:30) 4 steps to managing overwhelm (3:27) Know your why (6:08) Give yourself time (8:34) Allow mistakes (10:16) Have fun (14:00) Review Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our resource library for handouts/worksheets after each...2024-08-0614 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastParent Coaching at the Center of AAC SupportThis week we talk with Cassidy about the importance of parent coaching within AAC! Cassidy shares her experiences and tips regarding parent/child buy-in, in-session coaching, and lots more. Tune in to hear her insightful stories and practical advice that can benefit both parents and SLPs. Today we talk about: (1:08) Cassidy’s journey (6:45) Importance of parent coaching (7:45) Coaching support (13:11) Parent buy-in (20:02) In session coaching (23:15) Age-based language (26:34) Child buy-in (28:12) Tips for parents/SLP (31:08) Connect with Cassidy (31:35) AACtionable step Connect with Cassidy - - Instagram – @speechwithcassidy - Business Instagram – @aroundthespectrumtherapy >>>> Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our resource librar...2024-07-3033 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAchievable Goals for Early AAC UseThis week we are talking all about goal writing and data! Our guest, Amy, shares her experience working with new AAC users! Be sure to stick around and hear all the amazing goal ideas she has at the end of the episode. Today we talk about: (1:24) AAC Journey (5:04) Collecting data on skills (12:50) Data and therapy (18:50) Goal writing (27:21) Example goal 1 (30:42) Example goal 2 (32:23) Example goal 3 (34:30) Example goal 4 (37:46) Ending thoughts Connect with Amy - - Instagram – @amyz.theslp >>>> Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our resource library for handouts/worksheets after each episode. 100% of proceeds for the next month wi...2024-07-2341 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastHow a Free AAC App is Changing the GameWe're excited to welcome Kyanne, co-founder of WeaveChat AAC, to discuss this free, robust AAC app. Kyanne shares her journey towards developing the app during the pandemic. Designed for all ages and skill levels, it is highly accessible and customizable to benefit each user uniquely. Kyanne also talks about expanding the app's library, keeping it free, making it multilingual, and more! Today we talk about: (1:01) WeaveChat (4:40) Kyanne’s journey to AAC (3:22) Navigating AAC (5:03) WeaveChat’s drive (7:10) App highlights (10:30) Individualized experience (12:22) Future of WeaveChat (17:45) How to support (20:30) Other opportunities (23:30) Tips on getting started (28:04) Connect with WeaveChat (30:00) AACtionable step Connect with WeaveChat - ...2024-07-1630 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Framework that Supports all my AAC DecisionsThis week, Lauren highlights the importance of the KAP process - the one strategy she uses for all her AAC users! This involves acquiring knowledge about AAC best practices, use of practical application, and personalizing all this information to best meet the AAC users needs. Lauren provides 5 diverse examples on how to use this 3-step process in action. Today we talk about: (2:10) Importance of an AAC process (4:40) Personalization in AAC (6:15) KAP Process (6:50) Step 1: Knowledge (7:45) Step 2: Application (10:40) Step 3: Personalization (13:30) Example 1: modeling (15:30) Example 2: layout (17:45) Example 3: GLP (19:10) Example 4 : Team support (20:40) Example 5: Core Words (23:00) AACtionable step (23:49) Free resource: https://www.inspireconnectionstherapy.com/courses Ready...2024-07-0925 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastCaregivers as Partners in AAC and EI Delivery​​Welcome Sara, an SLP and AAC consultant. She discusses her journey, the importance surrounding parent involvement, and finding natural ways to incorporate AAC into daily routines, offering tips for working with families and creating effective plans. Today we talk about: (.33) Sara's journey (5:58) Tips for learning (11:40) Early intervention in AAC (17:15) Use of daily routines (21:26) Parent coaching barriers & how to resolve (25:27) Navigating parent “buy in” (34:33) Implementation tips for at-home use (38:50) Connect with Sara (40:00) AACtionable step Connect with Sara: @aacandslp Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our resource portal for handouts and worksheets after each episode. 100% of proceeds for the next...2024-07-0242 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastAAC Integration at Home: A Family JourneyToday, we welcome Abbye, mom to an AAC user. She shares her journey of ups and downs from diagnosis to where they are today. We talk a lot about multi-modal communication and support for families starting their journey. Tune in for a realistic and inspiring story! Episode run down: (1:00) Her AAC journey (9:40) AAC mindset blocks (13:36) Peace & acceptance (15:54) Learning “a new language” (18:09) Rewarding aspects of AAC ((22:23) Multi-modal communication (24:29) Tips for parents (25:40) Tips for SLPs (26:35) Grief & the world’s perspective (31:33) Connect with Abbye (32:00) AACtionable step Connect with Abbye: - Instagram – @theapraxiawarrior >>>>> Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our resource...2024-06-2534 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastBreaking Barriers: AAC Access for those in Need - with Lilly's VoiceIn this episode, Stefanie shares about her AAC journey and the foundation of a non-profit organization providing AAC devices to kids in need. Tune in to hear how this organization is making a significant impact in the world of AAC! Today we talk about: (1:09) AAC journey (3:38) What is “Lilly’s Voice”? (7:37) Device Count (10:03) Application process (13:21) Receiving device & continued support (23:27) How to support (26:16) More device info (30:18) Tips for AAC (30:56) Connecting with Lilly’s Voice (32:31) This week’s AACtionable step Connect with Stefanie Instagram – @lillysvoice and @afriendforlillybug Facebook – Lilly's Voice Website – www.lillysvoice.org >>>>> Ready to take this episode to the next level? Join our...2024-06-1835 minThe Take AACtion PodcastThe Take AACtion PodcastWelcome to the Show!A huge welcome for joining me on the Take AACtion Podcast! I am so excited you are here and ready to learn more about AAC. I’m Lauren Greenlief, a certified speech-language pathologist with nearly a decade of experience in AAC. Join us weekly as we dive into all things AAC, featuring interviews with communication partners who successfully integrate AAC into their daily lives. Each episode will aim to provide actionable steps to enhance your AAC journey. In this episode, we talk about the drive behind starting the podcast, a little bit more about me, and my hope for you af...2024-06-1110 minThe Sports Huddle with Bob BlackThe Sports Huddle with Bob BlackLauren Greenlief of VSGA2023-06-2112 minThe Sports Huddle with Bob BlackThe Sports Huddle with Bob BlackThe Sports Huddle with Bob Black | June 21, 2023 - 4pDespite it being a rain-soaked Wednesday, it was a good day with Bob as he broadcasted live from Independence Golf Club at the 1st Women's Open of Virginia. Lauren Greenlief is Bob's guest this hour.2023-06-2141 minSticks Golf PodcastSticks Golf PodcastRound Table Ep. 34 - Lauren GreenliefIf you don't know who Lauren Greenlief is, you probably should... She is the second winningest woman in VSGA history... so far. She is the 2015 USGA Women's Mid-Am Champ. A rare feat for a mid-am, she made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the 2018 US Women’s Amateur Two time winner of the AGA Women's Amateur Championship. A University of Virginia Grad. And just an all around impressive and well spoken human being. I hope you all enjoy the podcast, and we will se...2022-10-1243 minSLP CornerSLP Corner102. SLP CORNER: AAC Myths, AAC Dos & Dont's, Tips for Staff and Parent Buy-InSend us a Text Message.Emily Diaz is here today to chat all about AAC! We cover: myths, dos/don'ts and buy-in. Enjoy the chat! Find Emily:WebsiteInstagram Facebook YouTubeClick here for more on AAC in the Cloud and see below for Emily's presentations. Emily Diaz & Lauren Greenlief: The Known (And Unknowns) of AAC & Gestalt Language ProcessingEmily Diaz: How to get Staff Buy-in for all-day AAC Use in the ClassroomEmily Diaz: AAC Coaching and the Enneagram: Exploring Parent/Teacher Buy-in by Personality TypeIf you are wanting some cute SLP merc...2022-08-0850 minVSGA‘s Golf in the Commonwealth PodcastVSGA‘s Golf in the Commonwealth PodcastAlexandra Austin - Enjoying the Game AgainThis week we're returning to our conversations with women who qualified for the 2021 US Women’s Mid-Am and we’re talking with Alexandra Austin. Alex was medalist at the Fredericksburg Country Club qualifier making birdie on the 18th hole to shoot a one-under par 71. Alex was also the runner-up in the 2021 VSGA Women’s Amateur and earlier in the season partnered with Lauren Greenlief to win their second VSGA Women’s Four-Ball. In this conversation, Alex shares her journey in golf from growing up, playing in college at Radford, to then turning professional and now back to amateur golf. 2021-12-0226 minVSGA‘s Golf in the Commonwealth PodcastVSGA‘s Golf in the Commonwealth PodcastLauren Greenlief - Long-term Goals for a Lifelong AmateurJust a couple weeks after US Women’s Mid-Am in which five Virginia women competed at Berkley Hall in South Carolina, it seemed appropriate that we finally catch up with the 2015 champion, Virginia’s own Lauren Greenlief. While many listeners have seen or heard of Lauren in some way, this interview offers a different look at her journey to college golf at UVA and why an amateur at her level chooses to stay that way and not pursue playing professionally. 2021-10-1428 minThe Back of the RangeThe Back of the RangeLauren Greenlief - 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur ChampionMy guest on this episode is the 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Lauren Greenlief!  The Virginia native just picked up a win at the inaugural AGA Women's Amateur in South Florida and is targeting a spot on the 2021 Curtis Cup team.  Great chat with one of the best mid-ams in the women's game! New Merch IN STOCK!  Available for sale HERE. Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.com 2020-10-2050 min