December is a month of celebrations. Here are just a few lesser-known events that you may want to celebrate in December: Dec. 2 - National Fritters Day Dec. 3 - National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day Dec. 4 - Wear Brown Shoes Day Dec. 7 - National Cotton Candy Day Dec. 8 - Take it in ... [More]

Thanksgiving is a time when we focus on the many good things in our lives. This year, help the AAC user in your life express her thanks by writing a simple Thankful Poem. Together, decide on a format for the Poem. Offer choices such as “I am thankful for…” or “I&rs... [More]

A few years ago, I scheduled back-to-back therapy sessions for two girls who used the same AAC device. On several occasions, we had group sessions so the girls could talk to each other. It was wonderful to see them bond, check out each other’s device, and then play a game or work on the co... [More]

Many people want to know more about writing goals specifically for AAC users. They ask questions like “How is it different than writing goals for verbal individuals?” “Where do I start?” and “What kind of goals do I write?” To answer those questions we can us... [More]

In many respects, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for people with autism who are non-verbal is not so different from communication as the rest of us know it. Universal aspects of self-expression – reasons to interact, effective attention getters and the presence of active li... [More]