26. Why an AAC Speech Device or Talker Isn’t Working for Your Child

2025-05-30

Does your child have an AAC Speech Generating Device? (Aka an iPad or tablet with buttons that they use to communicate) Do you feel like it's not working for them? It probably isn't. But not for the reasons you might think. AAC devices are POWERFUL at unlocking communication for kids. But the adults in the child's life NEED to know how to talk on it and support their child's learning. Teaching your child how to talk and doing speech therapy at home is important for the su...

Does your child have an AAC Speech Generating Device? (Aka an iPad or tablet with buttons that they use to communicate) Do you feel like it's not working for them?

It probably isn't. But not for the reasons you might think.

AAC devices are POWERFUL at unlocking communication for kids. But the adults in the child's life NEED to know how to talk on it and support their child's learning.

Teaching your child how to talk and doing speech therapy at home is important for the success of an AAC user. And it doesn't have to be hard or complex! Any parent can learn!

I've got a FREE ⁠training webinar ⁠in the works for anyone interested in learning more about modeling and supporting AAC users! Get the training -->

⁠thespeechparent.com/aachelp

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