AAC Resources & Guides
Practical guides, tips, and insights for parents, caregivers, and speech-language pathologists navigating AAC. Page 3 of 7.
How to Teach Core Words in AAC: Where to Start, 8 Strategies, and 15 Activities
A complete guide to teaching core words on an AAC device: which 10 words to teach first, 8 evidence-based modeling strategies, 15 play-based activities, and how to know when to add more vocabulary.
Text to Speech Apps for Kids Who Can't Talk
How text-to-speech technology works in AAC apps. Neural voices, offline support, voice options, and why voice quality matters.
Transitioning from PECS to an AAC App
When and how to move from PECS to a tablet-based AAC app. Covers readiness signs, transition steps, and common mistakes.
5 Daily Routines Perfect for AAC Practice
You don't need a therapy session to practice AAC. These five everyday routines are natural opportunities to model language and build communication skills.
Communication Board Apps vs. Paper Boards
An honest comparison of AAC app boards and paper communication boards. Pros, cons, costs, and when to use each.
Symbol-Based AAC Apps: A Comparison Guide
Compare symbol-based AAC apps including SabiKo, Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, TD Snap, and LAMP. Features, prices, and who each fits.
AAC and Siblings: Getting the Whole Family Involved
Siblings can be powerful AAC communication partners. Learn age-appropriate ways to involve brothers and sisters in AAC at home.
AAC vs. Sign Language: Which Is Right for My Child?
Should your child use AAC apps, sign language, or both? Compare each approach and learn why many families find combining them works best.
Teaching 'No' and Protest Words Early in AAC
Protest words like 'no' and 'stop' reduce frustration behaviors. Learn which words to teach first and how to honor them.
Getting Started with AAC: A Parent's Guide
Everything you need to know about starting AAC with your child. What it is, why it works, and practical first steps you can take today.
When AAC Reduces Challenging Behaviors
Research shows AAC can reduce hitting, biting, and meltdowns. Here's what the studies found and what to expect.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Starting AAC
Honest reflections from the early days of AAC. The surprises, the mistakes, and the things that actually mattered that no one mentioned in the beginning.