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AAC Basics: When to Consider AAC and What It Means for Speech

AAC Basics: When to Consider AAC and What It Means for Speech

If you’re reading this, you may be in one of these situations: Here’s the evidence-informed starting point: AAC is not “giving up” on speech. AAC is a way to support communication now—while speech and language continue to develop (if they can). ASHA defines AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) as approaches that supplement or compensate for … Continue reading AAC Basics: When to Consider AAC and What It Means for Speech