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Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy
AAC for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Finding the Right Communication System
...brought up AAC, you hesitated....about what AAC does. Augmentative...children with cerebral palsy, AAC...with cerebral palsy, AAC can be...cerebral palsy, AAC can be the...Still Need AAC. The gap here...children with cerebral palsy have...with cerebral palsy have speech...children who need AAC have AAC goals...need AAC have AAC goals in their...often assume AAC isn't necessary....or fatigue. AAC fills those...
Financial > Financial Planning
Assistive Technology Grants: Where the Money Is and How Families Actually Get It
...wheelchair costs $15,000 to $40,000. An AAC device runs $3,000 to $15,000. Ankle-foot...comes from. This guide maps every major funding source. It won't tell you which source...from one place. They piece together funding from three or four sources, each with...bikes; communication devices including AAC systems and tablets with specialized...
Special Needs > Speech and Communication Impairments
Funding an AAC Device: Navigating Insurance, Medicaid, and Grants
...pathologist recommended an AAC device. You looked up the model....There are four pathways to AAC device funding: private insurance,...four pathways to AAC device funding: private insurance, Medicaid,...Private insurers deny first-time AAC requests at high rates, not...at high rates, not because funding doesn't exist but because most...
Financial > Grants
Grants for Assistive Technology: What's Available and How to Apply
Your child's speech therapist recommends an AAC device. The price is $8,000. Insurance says no....start searching for grants. The problem is not that funding doesn't exist. The problem is finding it, understanding...not that funding doesn't exist. The problem is finding it, understanding who qualifies, and submitting...
Education > Accommodations
The Complete Assistive Technology Guide for School: From Pencil Grips to AAC Devices
The full spectrum of assistive technology for students with disabilities, how to request an AT evaluation, and funding when schools resist.
Assistive Tech > Hardware
Dedicated Speech-Generating Devices: Comparing AAC Hardware for Nonverbal Users
...pathologist recommends moving from an AAC app to a dedicated device, the questions...Dedicated Devices: The Core Difference. AAC apps run on consumer tablets. Dedicated...decision: durability, access to insurance funding, and long-term manufacturer support....the most widely prescribed dedicated AAC devices in the United States. It runs...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
AAC Devices and Apps: How to Choose Speech-Generating Technology
You're comparing AAC apps priced at $300...clinical outcomes for AAC don't correlate with...decision isn't about finding the "best" device. It's...guide covers the 2026 AAC market, from apps to...what insurance covers. AAC Apps vs. Dedicated Devices:...fundamental choice is between AAC apps running on consumer...speech-generating devices (SGDs). AAC apps ($100-$300) run...
News > Technology
The AAC Speech Delay Myth: What Parents Need to Know Before Starting Communication Devices
...recommends an AAC device. You nod,...peer-reviewed studies on AAC use in children....The consistent finding: AAC doesn't delay...consistent finding: AAC doesn't delay speech....Children who start AAC early don't stop...Children using AAC showed equal or...therapy without AAC support Early AAC...support Early AAC users developed...that introducing AAC caused children...
Career > Interviewing
Phone Interview Accommodations for Hearing and Speech Disabilities
You're qualified. You applied. They want to schedule a phone screen. You can't hear on a standard phone, or you use AAC and phone conversation isn't functional. The scheduler assumes everyone can do a phone interview. Here's how to request the alternative that works. What...
Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...therapist says it's time to try AAC. You start researching devices...Shows. Systematic reviews of AAC outcomes consistently find...(speech-generating devices, tablets with AAC apps, eye-gaze systems)...Children using high-tech AAC initiate more conversations,...research isn't unclear because AAC doesn't work. It's unclear...Find. Three factors make AAC research especially difficult...
Therapies > Speech
What to Expect at Your Child's First Speech Therapy Appointment
...requires pre-authorization, confirm it was completed before the appointment If your child uses any communication tools (picture boards, sign language, an AAC device), mention it during scheduling so the SLP can plan accordingly. Phase 1: Intake and Case History. The first 15 to 20 minutes are yours, not your...
Research > Assistive Tech
The State of Assistive Technology Research in 2026: What's Real, What's Coming, and What Parents Should Watch
You're at an IEP meeting and the therapist mentions "exciting new AAC research." You ask what device she's recommending. She pivots to talking about studies. You ask again: can we get this for my son? She says the research...