AAC Resources & Guides
Practical guides, tips, and insights for parents, caregivers, and speech-language pathologists navigating AAC.
Core Vocabulary Across Languages: Does It Work the Same Way?
Core vocabulary patterns are remarkably similar across languages. Learn what this means for bilingual and multilingual AAC users, how core words map across Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, and more, and how to support multilingual communication.
Core Words List for AAC: The Top 40 Ranked, Plus 100+ by Category
A complete core words reference for AAC: the 40 most frequently used words ranked by frequency research, plus 100+ core words organized by category for setting up a communication device.
How Many Words Should Be on an AAC Device?
Grid sizes, motor planning, and vocabulary growth. A practical guide to figuring out how many words belong on your child's AAC device.
SabiKo's About Me: A Communication Passport on Your Child's Device
SabiKo's About Me tool is a built-in communication passport with sections for likes, dislikes, communication tips, and PDF export. Here's how to set it up and why it matters.
SabiKo's Draw Board: A Drawing Canvas Inside Your AAC App
SabiKo Pro's Draw Board gives AAC users a full drawing canvas with pens, markers, colors, and undo. Here's how drawing supports communication and when to use it.
Quick Phrases in SabiKo: Ready-Made Sentences for Emergencies and Everyday Life
SabiKo's Quick Phrases give AAC users instant access to pre-built emergency and everyday sentences. Here's what's included, how to customize them, and why fast access to full phrases matters.
SabiKo's Neural Voices: 37 Natural-Sounding Voices Across 5 Languages
SabiKo includes 6 free neural voices and 37 with Pro, all running fully offline. Here's how the voices work, why they matter, and how to choose the right one.
SabiKo's Sound Board: 24 Sounds Plus Your Own Recordings
SabiKo Pro's Sound Board gives AAC users instant access to 24 built-in sounds and the ability to record custom ones. Here's how it works and why sounds matter for communication.
SabiKo's Spelling Keyboard: Type to Speak When Symbols Aren't Enough
SabiKo's spelling keyboard lets AAC users type words and sentences with QWERTY or ABC layouts, word prediction, and one-tap speaking. Here's how it works and who it's for.
SabiKo's Choice Maker: Teaching Decision-Making with AAC
SabiKo's Choice Maker tool helps AAC users practice making choices between 2, 3, or 4 options with symbols and speech. Here's how it works, when to use it, and why structured choices build communication skills.
Word Forms in SabiKo: How Long-Press Changes Tense, Plural, and More
SabiKo's word forms feature lets AAC users change words to past tense, plural, and other forms with a long-press. Here's how it works and why it matters for building grammar skills.
AAC for Apraxia of Speech: A Parent's Guide
Learn how AAC supports children with apraxia of speech. Covers research, choosing the right system, and using AAC alongside speech therapy.