Notes 2 Live By, LLC

02/27/2026

So excited for this webinar! Join me by signing up below!!

Music can help communication click - sometimes before we even know why.

Join us for our next free webinar, Beyond Words: When Music Meets AAC with Shelley Anderson, MT-BC (Music Therapist + LAMP Certified Professional). Notes 2 Live By, LLC

You’ll see real AAC-in-action examples from music therapy sessions and leave with practical ideas you can use right away—even if you don’t play an instrument.

Register: https://prc-saltillo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HkXnOeeqS1uis-LLuB-LSA

April 6, 2026 | 3 pm PDT / 4 pm MDT / 5 pm CDT / 6 pm EDT
Live attendees receive a certificate of attendance (no ASHA CEUs).

Recording will be shared on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsxtIzPlom78Ae_i83eNYl4MVe6O4DtGd

02/27/2026

There are stages to communication but AAC isn’t a milestone to hit! Everyone deserves to be understood and able to communicate with anyone they want to!

02/20/2026

Sneezy The Snowman- still a relevant book here in Indiana in February 🥶.
🎶Melody by

I model just a few main core words, you can pick how many words you modeled and that can vary book to book!

I forget where a word is and have to take a couple seconds to look for it- that’s okay!!

Perfection is not the goal. Engagement, shared enjoyment and learning their AAC system is the goal!

02/10/2026

Building AAC skills takes time, practice and guidance. Some of the best ways I learned was through 1:1 coaching! And now I’d love to pass that knowledge on to you!

Let’s chat all things AAC! Shoot me a message to sign up or ask any questions. When we know better we can do more for the people we support!

02/08/2026

Musical books are a fun way to incorporate books into sessions or at home! This book series will show you how I use books in my sessions. I did it in one take so you can see all my mistakes too because mistakes are normal!

Tips:
📕Keep the melodies simple- some books like this one you likely already know the melody to the original song!
📗Model the words you already know
📘If you want you can pick out words ahead of time. Write on sticky notes how to find that word in your aac system



You don’t have to be

02/06/2026

Join me in using musical books with your AAC users! Music helps make the book even more exciting to read and can help with engagement.

Don’t feel like you have to keep the song going at all times! If they stop tin point out things in the book go with them in that- the melody will still be there for you to go back to when they are ready to turn the page.

The song is not the goal- shared enjoyment of reading using AAC is!

02/05/2026

AAC information is hard to find all in one place! To know what I know now I had to go to multiple websites, read the right articles and books and take several classes.

We don’t have time to do all that!! I know you want information that is all in one place and you can learn at your own speed taking what you need and then going back for more when you are ready.

That’s why I created the Complete Guide to AAC- it starts from what is AAC talking about Different types of AAC, best practices for successful device use, modeling and the goes through some of the major apps showing you how to quickly understand them and how to edit/add buttons.

It is preapproved for 6 continuing ed credits for music therapists! In a different profession and need something from me to submit for continuing education credits? Just ask! I am happy to help!

Grab yours here!
https://mainstaymusictherapy.com/product/complete-guide-to-aac-fundamentals-planning-programming-and-resources/

02/04/2026

Let’s Chat! You already know your loved one so well! Let me help you amplify their voice so they can chat with anyone they want to!

We meet at a frequency that feels right for you, either online or at our office in Fort Wayne IN!

We can troubleshoot, learn how your device works, learn about language development and best practices in AAC as well as custom ideas to fit their interests and your lifestyle!

Reach out and let chat!

01/31/2026

This happened going into an AAC meeting- I totally used it as an example right then!

Have you ever had this happen? Maybe not this exact scenario but something where your whole motor plan was thrown off and you suddenly couldn’t easily do what you were trying to?

We will default to what is easiest so it takes time and repetition to do something different!

01/29/2026

Speech is not superior! The goal is clear communication so that they can share their thoughts with as many people as they want to!

Who would you share with?

01/27/2026

What else am I missing?? What can we talk more about as an AAC community?

These things need talked about it more! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed with AAC- there are people who can help!

It’s normal to be frustrated by the system- let’s work to change it!

Parents don’t let someone give you the short end of the training stick. If they aren’t able to there are people who would love to work with you!

01/23/2026

I don’t choose every battle but these I will!! AAC advocacy can feel like screaming into a void at times but don’t worry I’m screaming with you!!

What AAC battle will you choose every time?