Kathryn Dorney, PhD CCC SLP

05/14/2026

Orson’s story is filled with laughter, bedtime books and peek-a-boo smiles.
But it also includes colic, postpartum anxiety and moments his mom didn’t think she’d make it through.

What made the difference? Community. Mental health support. And parental leave that gave Katie time to heal and bond with her baby.

Not every parent gets that. But every family should.

Because how we care for parents shapes who their children become. Babies’ futures start with us.

Believe In Babies: https://bit.ly/4txHq4n

05/14/2026

Register for the June 15th webinar and get full NASET membership included - access every future webinar free.

05/12/2026

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.

05/09/2026

An audiologist and an SLP share how implementing RM systems in classrooms and solo sessions can improve auditory access and reduce listening effort for all.

Read Carrie and Kristie's story ➡️: https://at.asha.org/10u

05/09/2026

https://utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3138/qrcdd-2025-0006

Abstract Background: Many interventions targeting language and communication for students who use augmentative and alternative communication systems are multicomponent, but limited information is known about individual components and the interactions that are associated with the components that comp...

05/09/2026

Congrats WCU CSD grads!! We are proud of you!!

05/09/2026

There's still time to take the 2026 Schools Survey!

Your voice helps shape resources, advocacy efforts, and supports for school-based professionals. If you haven’t received the survey by mail or email, you can still participate here

Take a few minutes to share your experiences—your input matters. Survey link is open until May 15

https://at.asha.org/10w

05/07/2026

We will welcome Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno) on May 12 for our Star-Guest Speaker Series.

Ahead of the event, we asked him to share reflections on communication, inclusion, and his experiences using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Here is what he shared with us.

Question:“What is one thing that you wish more people knew or understood about AAC?”

Answer:
“I wish everyone knew how smart and capable we are.”— Mateo Moreno

Too often, AAC users are underestimated because they communicate differently. Communication method does not determine intelligence, potential, leadership, or value.

At Impaact_voices, we believe AAC users deserve to be heard, respected, included, and given equal opportunities in every area of life.

📖 Read more from Mateo’s interview: https://conta.cc/4eupGlg

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

[Image description: Black quote graphic featuring the words, “I wish everyone knew how smart and capable we are.” — Mateo Moreno. The graphic includes the ImpAACt Voices logo and green quotation marks.]

05/04/2026