My daughter, Sneak, has nonspeaking autism. She utilizes AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication) to communicate. In a nutshell, Sneak, and many non-speakers like her, can use an app to assist them with speaking. Some non-speakers are able to use apps independently while others need assistance until they become independent. Sneak is working on independence! The definition of AAC is: AAC describes multiple ways to communicate that can supplement or compensate (either temporarily or perman

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication Month! Dr. Holli Matzen with our Therapeutic School speech therapy team shares what AAC means and a few examples of AAC systems. Communication is crucial for the nonverbal children we serve, so it’s important that every child has a communication system that works for them! #AAC #augmentedcommunication #alternativecommunication #nonverbal #autism #autismawareness #neurodevelopmentaldisorders #communicationdevices | Heartspring