Category: AAC
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What is AAC? A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Parents
Communication is how we connect with the world, but not everyone communicates in the same way. Some children and individuals may have difficulty using spoken language, which is where AAC comes in. What Does AAC Stand For? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes all the ways someone can communicate besides talking. AAC…
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AAC And Communication
What is an AAC device? An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device, is tablet that helps someone with a speech or language impairment to communicate. How do I get my child an AAC device? Ideally, this should be done with a speech therapist also known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). One of the jobs of a…
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AAC Activities part 1
Two of my boys have transitioned from Picture Exchange Communication to an AAC device. I am so glad we have made this choice. I have had lots (and lots) of people ask me if I use the device for homeschool lessons. YES! I use it in EVERYTHING WE DO! It is their voice. It needs…