AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication): Giving Non-Speaking Kids a Real Voice 🗣📱 Speech isn’t the only way to talk—so why do we treat it like the gold standard? AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) isn’t a backup plan. It’s a game changer for kids who struggle with spoken language. From picture boards to iPad apps, it opens the door to connection, autonomy, and real communication. And no, it doesn’t stop kids from talking—it often helps them start. Want to support a non-speak

When talking to AAC users, it is all about patience. #assistivetechnology #aacdevice #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate Transcript: Hi. My name is... Steve, I assume, or something. I don’t know. You look like a Steve. No? No, it’s Liam. Let me guess, Karen. No, that’s not my name. You wouldn’t guess someone’s name, so why assume what they are going to say? Be patient. Let people finish their thoughts unless they say otherwise. Image description: A white woman speaks to a white male wheelch

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