25 September 2026
The latest issue of Bulletin lands on your doormat this week. We’re marking AAC Awareness Month by exploring the diversity and evolving nature of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services within the speech and language therapy profession
In our cover feature on page 22, we explore the advances and current obstacles for children who require AAC. The article strives to challenge some of the persistent myths and misconceptions surrounding AAC and includes practical tips. We also look at the experiences of patients with Huntington’s disease using AAC on page 32: can high tech AAC meet their communication needs?
Also in this issue, we hear from secondary school students on why their voices matter when it comes to setting therapy goals on page 44. And we meet people attending a clinic for late effects after treatment for head and neck cancer on page 46.
This year marks a milestone for the profession as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RCSLT Online Outcome Tool (ROOT). Yes, the ROOT has been helping SLTs demonstrate impact for a decade: you can find out more in our Research and Outcomes article on page 52.
In Learn From on page 54 we preview the CPD Portfolio, the RCSLT’s new tool to support your professional development. It’s arriving in late October and will be replacing the current CPD Diary. You will be getting more updates via email and the e-news, and you can find out more about the new platform on our website.
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