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AAC Tips and Resources
AAC for Adults
AAC is a lifeline for adults who face loss of speech due to conditions such as traumatic injury to the brain. It…
What to do When: The Communicator Throws the AAC Device
We may have been in situations where the communicator throws the AAC device. What should we do when this happens? It is…
AAC Planning Tool
AAC experts have a myriad number of evaluation tools. As we all know, ‘a one size fits all’ approach will not help…
Beyond Functional Communication
Communication is a complex phenomenon. It serves certain functions in our everyday life. That said, we also communicate to share our feelings…
Phonological Awareness & AAC
Literacy is significantly about reading, writing and social interaction. Thanks to research, we now know that a lot more goes into developing…
AAC and Gestalt Language Processors
Assistive Communication supports like AAC provide individuals with opportunities to overcome speech delays & difficulties, and begin communicating. AAC has been found…
Empowering Autistic Individuals with Technology
How can we empower autistic children and adults to live independently? And how can technology facilitate this? Learn some simple ways of…
Echolalia: Empowering Communication
Echolalia is an important stepping stone to communication for many autistic individuals. This blog tells you why and how it facilitates this.…
Anxiety & Autism: Anxiety Among AAC Users
Anxiety is a common mental health issue among autistics. For an autistic child or an adult, learning to use an AAC system…
Novel Word Learning & Language Acquisition
How does the human mind learn a new word? It is a truly fascinating and complex process. Understanding this process may help…