Parent Resources

Great tips on how to help your child learn language during every day activities and routines:

Website of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication:

Tons of practical ideas to use Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems and having fun with it:

Introduction to Alternative and Augmentative Communication from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:

Summary of the current state of research in Alternative and Augmentative Communication:

Amazing resource full of information on language learning in general, guides to getting started with using technology and much more:

Podcast on all things AAC. Highly recommended!

Website with practical guidelines for families on how to maximize the language and communication development of young children with special needs:

Guidelines for teaching literacy skills to learners with complex communication needs: