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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.

Mar 5, 202611 min read
Guides

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.

Mar 5, 202616 min read
Guides

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.

Mar 5, 202610 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 202611 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 202610 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 20269 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 20268 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 202610 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 2, 20269 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 1, 202611 min read
Product Updates

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.

Mar 1, 202610 min read
Guides

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.

Feb 27, 202611 min read