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Practical guides, tips, and insights for parents, caregivers, and speech-language pathologists navigating AAC. Page 5 of 7.

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AAC for Cerebral Palsy: Choosing the Right System

How to choose an AAC system for cerebral palsy. Motor access, vocabulary layout, positioning, and research.

Jan 3, 202613 min read
Tips & Tricks

SabiKo vs. Proloquo2Go: An Honest Comparison

A fair, detailed comparison of SabiKo and Proloquo2Go. Features, pricing, platform support, and who each AAC app is best for.

Jan 1, 20267 min read
Guides

What to Expect at Your First AAC Evaluation

A step-by-step walkthrough of your first AAC evaluation: who does it, what they assess, how to prepare, and what happens next.

Dec 28, 20259 min read
Tips & Tricks

SabiKo vs. TouchChat: Features, Price, and Who Each Is For

A balanced comparison of SabiKo and TouchChat AAC apps. We break down features, pricing, platform support, and which app fits different needs.

Dec 24, 20257 min read
Guides

How to Build a Communication Board from Scratch

Build a communication board step by step. Learn how to choose core words, pick grid sizes, select symbols, and design a layout your child will use.

Dec 20, 202510 min read
Tips & Tricks

Best Free AAC Apps in 2026

A roundup of the best free and freemium AAC apps available in 2026. Features, limitations, and what each one does well.

Dec 16, 20258 min read
Guides

AAC Goal Writing: Examples for IEPs and Therapy Plans

SMART goal examples for AAC users across skill levels, covering requesting, commenting, and social interaction with IEP-ready templates.

Dec 13, 20259 min read
Tips & Tricks

AAC Apps That Work Offline: Why It Matters

Why offline support is critical for AAC apps, which apps work without internet, and what to check before relying on any AAC app offline.

Dec 8, 20257 min read
Guides

How to Train Classroom Aides on AAC in 30 Minutes

A 30-minute training plan for SLPs to get classroom aides confidently supporting AAC users. Covers modeling, common mistakes, and a cheat sheet.

Dec 4, 20258 min read
Tips & Tricks

My Child Throws Their AAC Device: What to Do

If your child throws their AAC device, you're not alone. Learn why it happens and practical strategies to protect the device and support communication.

Nov 30, 20257 min read
Guides

AAC Assessment: What SLPs Should Look For

An AAC assessment framework for SLPs covering the Participation Model, feature matching, sensory considerations, and report writing.

Nov 27, 202510 min read
Guides

AAC for Nonverbal Teenagers: It's Not Too Late

There is no age cutoff for AAC. Research shows teens benefit at any stage. Learn how to get started while respecting your teen's autonomy.

Nov 22, 20259 min read