North Shore AAC

North Shore AAC We provide AAC caregiver consulting, professional training/coaching and school contract services. Consulting services available nationwide. Hello!

Services are in-home in the Newbury, MA area and via teletherapy anywhere in MA. Thank you for visiting North Shore AAC. My name is Michelle Britt-Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP. I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children with complex communication needs. I bring over 20 years of experience to North Shore AAC where I provide services to children fr

om the beginning communications stages into adulthood. I have advanced knowledge and experience with multiple AAC systems such as LAMP Words for Life®, TouchChat, Proloquo2go, etc. I am also a certified LAMP Words for Life® professional. After working in the schools providing services to children with complex communication needs, I saw the need for expert private therapy services within my own community. My small, specialized private practice allows me to build trusting and lasting relationships with my clients and their families. Through direct services, parent coaching, and advocacy, it is my goal to help my clients and their families to achieve lasting communication success. I am also excited to offer caregiver consulting services to families nationwide. Caregiver consulting is designed to educate, train, and empower parents and caregivers to effectively advocate for and communicate with their child. Whether parents are just exploring AAC as a means of communication or are looking for more advanced support, I am able to provide services to address almost any topic related to AAC and/or LAMP Words for Life®. As an SLP with a diverse professional background, I am also aware of the importance of empowering professionals with the skills necessary to confidently support their clients who use AAC. Training for speech-language pathologists, SLPAs, teachers, para-educators, personal care assistants, and other professionals is available nationwide. Please visit my website at www.northshoreaac.com to learn more.

Can't wait to present with Lori Keefe Mccarthy! Thanks for the opportunity The Center for AAC & Autism! https://www.fac...
08/24/2026

Can't wait to present with Lori Keefe Mccarthy! Thanks for the opportunity The Center for AAC & Autism!

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Ohhhh, this is gonna be a good one! How does a school district of ~14,000 students support AAC use and language development with their non-speaking students? Join us on Sept 1 to find out!

Free Registration: https://prc-saltillo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v3DV0gPdRZu__SmzdrEFCg?fbclid=IwVERFWAT5UYxwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNFZn2odmGrriC_cvt9MHMm_-lcPxWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7z8XMt8CZaiVbUOn_6sQHnem--1qHVAKb4IVSAWATcuAYq5t5_6HqF2PazQw_aem_mhx0yA9uuxYcFTPYxhIffg #/registration

Participants who attend live will receive a certificate of attendance!
3 PM PDT | 4 PM MDT | 5 PM CDT | 6 PM EDT
Ps, this will be recorded and a link to watch the recording will be sent to all registered folks! Link in bio.

08/12/2026

Planning sessions are even more fun when pets join the Zoom! Can’t wait for our upcoming webinar for the Center for AAC and Autism ❤️

So excited to present with the amazing, Lori Keefe Mccarthy!https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUruY783y/
07/31/2026

So excited to present with the amazing, Lori Keefe Mccarthy!

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Free Beyond Words Webinar: Language System First

What does it take to build AAC access across an entire school district?

Hear how Lowell Public Schools implemented a Language System First approach with LAMP Words for Life, from evaluation through classroom integration. Lori McCarthy and Michelle Britt-Thompson will share what's worked, what they've learned, and practical ideas you can adapt in your own district.

September 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM EDT | Live on Zoom | Certificate of Attendance provided for participants at the live event | Recording available

Click here to register for free: https://prc-saltillo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v3DV0gPdRZu__SmzdrEFCg

So many AAC myths out there. It’s time for those to go!
07/29/2026

So many AAC myths out there. It’s time for those to go!

07/27/2026
07/27/2026

Dusted this beauty off and it told me to smile. It feels aggressive!

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07/26/2026

This.

New Systematic Review: Still No Evidence of Independent Authorship for RPM, S2C, or Related Methods

A newly published systematic review examined the research on Rapid Prompting Method (RPM), Spelling to Communicate (S2C), the Spellers Method, and related approaches, specifically asking one fundamental question:

Has independent authorship ever been demonstrated?

The answer: No.

Researchers screened 7,030 records, reviewed 25 full-text articles, and found zero studies that met basic scientific criteria for testing authorship through well-controlled message-passing procedures. This marks the second consecutive preregistered systematic review to reach the same conclusion.

The authors conclude that:

🔹 There is no empirical evidence demonstrating independent authorship for RPM, S2C, or related methods.
🔹 Given the evidence from facilitated communication and the ethical risks of misattributed communication, clinicians should not adopt these methods unless independent authorship is first established.
🔹 Professional organizations and training programs should better educate practitioners about evidence-based practice and the importance of authorship testing.

For speech-language pathologists and other professionals, the message is clear: Before accepting extraordinary communication claims, independent authorship must be demonstrated. Communication rights include the right to know whose words are being communicated.

📖 Read the paper - OPEN ACCESS: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-026-00569-7

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