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Aoife Tierney - Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Paediatric SLT - Neurodiversity Affirming

20/02/2026

What can we use if we’re no longer using PECS?

Each child deserves access to a robust communication system.

One that respects them and supports them as they develop their communication.

That can be high-tech, paper based or ideally a combination of both.

The key is choosing a system that:
✅ Respects bodily autonomy
✅ Offers robust communication
✅ Allows communication for multiple reasons
✅ Supports the way your child learns language

The goal is to find a system that supports a total communication approach.

And encourages your child’s individual way of learning and communication.

19/02/2026

A look inside The AAC Advocates' monthly call. 👇

Each month, members are invited to a live Q&A call where they can ask questions, share experiences and receive personalised guidance.

This month we covered:
🌟 Creating custom grid sets on TD Snap.
🌟 Incorporating interests into their child’s AAC device.
🌟 A new protest phrase being used.
🌟 Saving pagesets and copy/paste buttons.
🌟 Organising topics pages.

Some of these are quick questions parents and carers could wait months for answers to.

Or would struggle to search for reliable advice online.

The live monthly calls inside The AAC Advocates hub mean they don’t have to.

They get live, personalised guidance and evidence-based answers.

So they can continue to build confidence and support their child's AAC use.

Doors to The AAC Advocates are now closed.

But you can join our waitlist to be the first to find out when they reopen.

👉 Click the link in bio or DM “AAC” for your waitlist link.

17/02/2026

Have you seen our latest Bjorem Speech products?

If you’re supporting a client with lateralization and wondering where to start…

The Lateral/Frontal Lisp Cues and Targets Deck
And the Lateral/Frontal Lisp Playing Cards are the perfect pair.

Now available at The Sparking Speech Shop.

👉 DM “Lateral” for the link to the products.

🌐 Or visit www.sparkingspeech.com/shop for the full range of products.

13/02/2026

What is the AAC Reset Challenge? 👇

Last week, I held a free 5 day AAC Reset Challenge for parents and carers.

They were given the chance to:
✨ Edit their child’s AAC device
✨ Add personalisation
✨ Bring more joy to their AAC use

All with the support and accountability they needed.

The challenge continues inside The AAC Advocates for the rest of this month.

Members will get different daily challenges to help them on their AAC journey.

Plus ongoing access to:
🌟 AAC masterclasses
🌟 2 live calls a month
🌟 Private WhatsApp group
🌟 Library of how-to video guides
🌟 Downloadable AAC resources and handouts
🌟 Ongoing specialist AAC support

If you’ve been thinking about joining the AAC Advocates, this is your chance.

Doors close at midnight tonight! ⏰

DM “AAC” or click the link in bio to secure your membership.

🚨 And don’t forget, you can claim back on your health insurance each month.

12/02/2026

“The AAC Advocates has been essential to our AAC journey.”

One parent shared these kind words about her experience as a member of the AAC Advocates.

Before joining, she was trying to find the right support and resources to become a communication partner for her son.

But ended up navigating the journey on their own.

When she joined the AAC Advocates, that all changed as she found the specialist support she was looking for.

Now she says, “It has strengthened my skills and fluency as my son’s AAC partner.” ✨

This is the main goal behind the AAC Advocates.

To give parents and carers access to training, resources, support and ongoing evidence-based guidance.

If you’ve been searching for specialist AAC support, the AAC Advocates is for you.

Join us before doors close on February 13th.

👉 And don’t forget you can claim your membership against your health insurance each month.

🔗 Click the link in bio to secure your place.
📩 Or DM “AAC” for your direct sign up link.

06/02/2026

The AAC Advocates has grown!

Each month, members get access to more:
🌟 Live monthly calls
🌟 AAC masterclasses
🌟 Practical communication boards
🌟 Downloadable handouts
🌟 How-to video guides
🌟 Personalised feedback and support

Plus, our private WhatsApp group for daily support and connection.

Everything parents and carers need to start feeling more confident in supporting their child with AAC use.

👉 And don’t forget you can claim your membership against your health insurance each month.

🔗 Click the link in bio to secure your place.
📩 Or DM “AAC” for your direct sign up link.

05/02/2026

⭐ Now accepting new members! ⭐

Doors to The AAC Advocates are open today for one week only.

If you’re looking for ongoing, specialist AAC support, this online community hub is for you.

Perfect for parents and carers of children and teenagers using AAC.

When you join the monthly membership, you get access to:

✅ Specialist AAC parent modelling course.
✅ Regular AAC masterclasses to build your knowledge.
✅ Live Q&A call every month to get personalised feedback.
✅ Live editing call to customise your child’s AAC device.
✅ Library of how-to videos for each AAC system.
✅ Growing library of resources and communication boards
✅ Accountability to put what you learn into practice.
✅ Daily support from our private community group.

You don’t need to navigate AAC alone anymore.

Join today for instant access to specialist support, practical resources and a community of parents and carers who understand your journey.

Doors are now open for one week only! ⏰️

Click the link in bio to secure your place before February 13th.

Or DM “AAC” for your sign up link.

01/02/2026

Last chance to join the Free 5 Day AAC Reset Challenge! ⏰️

Starting tomorrow, February 1st, a group of parents and carers will join me for a free AAC challenge.

And I’d love to welcome more of you to the group!

Today is the last day to join the free challenge for access to:

🌟 Short daily video challenges to guide you through personalisations on your child’s AAC
🌟 A private WhatsApp group to connect with others and ask questions.
🌟 One live Q&A call to discuss any AAC challenges and experiences.
🌟 Daily support and accountability to personalise their child’s AAC device.

By the end of 5 days, you'll feel confident and ready to continue supporting your child's AAC journey.

Ready to join the free challenge?

Click the link in bio today.
📧 Or DM “RESET” for your sign up link.

30/01/2026

🌟 The Free 5 Day AAC Reset Challenge. 🌟

Starting Monday, February 2nd I’m hosting a free 5 day AAC challenge where you have the chance to edit and personalise your child’s AAC device.

With daily videos, prompts, guidance and support, you’ll have everything you need to bring joy into every AAC use.

Over the 5 days of the challenge, you’ll get access to:
🎥 Short, daily video challenges
💬 A private WhatsApp group
☎️ One live Q&A call
🌟 Daily support and accountability

If you want to gain more AAC confidence, join us on Monday, February 2nd. 📆

Click the link in bio to join today.
👉 Or DM “RESET” for the direct sign up link.

28/01/2026

If PECS isn’t the same as using visuals, what is it?

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is based on the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA).

It follows a very specific six-phase programme 👇

Phase 1 - The individual is taught to exchange single pictures for items or activities they really want.

Phase 2 - The individual is taught to expand on phase 1 by making exchanges in different places, with different people and across larger distances.

Phase 3 - The individual is taught to select from two or more pictures. The PECS book is often introduced at this stage.

Phase 4 - The individual is taught to create simple “I want x” requests using a detachable sentence strip.

Phase 5 - The individual is taught to use PECS to respond to questions such as “What do you want?”

Phase 6 - The individual is taught to comment in response to questions/prompts such as, “What do you see/hear?” and “What is it?” They are taught to create structured sentences starting with “I see X”, “I hear X”, “I feel X” and “It is a X”.

Remember, PECS is not:
⭐️ Visual schedules
⭐️ Communication boards
⭐️ Symbols
⭐️ Photographs
⭐️ Communication books

In my upcoming posts, I’ll be sharing more about why we no longer recommend PECS and what we use instead.

✅ Follow along for more AAC information and evidence-based support.

21/01/2026

This month’s AAC Power Hour Editing call was packed with practical support.

During the live call, members of the AAC Advocates join to work on customising and editing their child’s AAC device.

On this month’s call we spoke about:
🌟 Sharing pagesets between school and home
🌟 Edits parents had made to their devices
🌟 Supporting and building literacy skills using AAC

It's a practical part of the community our members love.

Because they have the chance to put what they're learning into practice.

With the benefit of live support and accountability if they need it.

If you’d like to join our next AAC Editing Power Hour call. 👇

Click the link in our bio to join the AAC Advocates waitlist and be the first to find out when doors open very soon! 👀

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