Making AAC Part of Your Family’s Routine Without Feeling Overwhelmed Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) into daily family routines can feel daunting, especially if you have a child with...
Using AAC in Group Settings Without Chaos: Essential Strategies for SLPs and Parents Integrating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in group settings can be empowering for children with speech challenges,...
Essential AAC Features That Save SLPs Time and Sanity Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) carry the dual mission of empowering children with communication challenges and helping families become confident communication partners. The...
Many children’s nonverbal moments are actually moments of effortful communication—filled with intent, cues, and emotional resonance. None of them are random. By understanding the patterns behind these moments and using...
Yes, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can absolutely help children learn to spell, and there is a growing body of research and clinical evidence to support this. AAC provides children...
Core Words vs. Fringe Words: What Matters Most for Beginners? For beginners in speech therapy, whether using traditional strategies or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), core words matter most. These...
Core Vocabulary Hacks That Make Modeling Easier: Answer-First Summary Modeling core vocabulary is the backbone of successful AAC and language intervention for children with speech challenges. By using high-frequency, flexible...
AAC Therapy Hacks That Actually Work for All Ages: Answer-First Overview Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be life-changing when used intentionally and creatively. The most effective AAC therapy hacks...
Combining AAC with Speech Therapy to Maximize Results: A Practical Guide for SLPs and Families Combining Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with speech therapy is one of the most effective...
AAC Practice That Feels Like Play Empowering children with speech challenges to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) successfully goes far beyond drilling vocabulary or sticking to rigid routines. True...