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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...
Special Needs > Cerebral Palsy
AAC for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Finding the Right Communication System
...therapist brought up AAC, you hesitated. She's...misunderstanding about what AAC does. Augmentative...with cerebral palsy, AAC can be the difference...Speech Still Need AAC. The gap here is...children who need AAC have AAC goals in...who need AAC have AAC goals in their IEPs....families often assume AAC isn't necessary....excitement or fatigue. AAC fills those gaps....
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...
News > Technology
The AAC Speech Delay Myth: What Parents Need to Know Before Starting Communication Devices
...therapist recommends an AAC device. You nod,...peer-reviewed studies on AAC use in children....consistent finding: AAC doesn't delay speech....Children who start AAC early don't stop...studies: Children using AAC showed equal or greater...speech therapy without AAC support Early AAC...AAC support Early AAC users developed larger...that introducing AAC caused children to...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Screen Time and Special Needs: Evidence-Based Guidance for Parents
...screens before age 2, one hour max after that. That guidance was written for typically developing kids. It doesn't account for a 4-year-old who uses an AAC device to ask for snacks, a 7-year-old with autism who regulates through YouTube playlists, or a 10-year-old with ADHD who finally focuses during Minecraft....
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. You're looking at thousands of dollars you don't have, for equipment your child needs now. This is when...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Tariffs Are Raising the Cost of Wheelchairs, AAC Devices, and Medications — What Families Can Do
...directly to wheelchairs, walkers, adaptive equipment, AAC devices, and specialty medications. Most durable...equipment is manufactured in China and Southeast Asia. AAC hardware comes from abroad. Specialty medications...land on retail and insurance reimbursement rates. AAC devices: Speech-generating devices, communication...
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 > Software
Desktop AAC Software vs. Apps: When You Need More Than an iPad
...whether an iPad app or dedicated desktop AAC software is the right choice for a nonverbal...honest place to begin. What Tablet-Based AAC Gets Right. Apps like Proloquo2Go, TouchChat,...experience implementing them. For school-age AAC learners who use direct touch selection,...community's confidence in iPad-based AAC over the past fifteen years is grounded...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Software for Learning Disabilities: A Complete Guide
...wall. Assistive technology software for learning disabilities falls into four main categories: reading and text-to-speech support, writing assistance, AAC software, and executive function tools. Each category addresses a different point of breakdown in the learning process, which means the right starting...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
Switch Access Devices: What They Are and Who Needs Them
...suggestions that didn't pan out before anyone mentions a switch. A switch is a device that sends a signal when activated. That signal can trigger an AAC device, advance a scanning cursor on a screen, activate a smart home device, or control any number of systems designed to receive switch input. One reliable...