Speaking AAC

Speaking AAC Hi, I'm Malka a speech-language pathologist (SLP), communication enthusiast, and owner of SpeakingAAC LLC. Find me at www.speakingaac.com

I'm here to help you navigate your augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) journey.

Happy Florida Literacy Week 2026. This year we’re highlighting, I read, you read, we ALL read. Let’s shift from read alo...
01/27/2026

Happy Florida Literacy Week 2026. This year we’re highlighting, I read, you read, we ALL read. Let’s shift from read alouds to shared reading. Picture symbols are SymbolStix from using ChatEditor from Book: Little Blue Truck

Lately I’ve seen so many great conversations about AAC use in the autistic community, and these conversations are so imp...
01/22/2026

Lately I’ve seen so many great conversations about AAC use in the autistic community, and these conversations are so important. At the same time, we’re inadvertently leaving out AAC users in this space and conversations. As someone who works with medically complex children and adults, I want them to be included in more conversations. I want to honor their AAC use that allows them to connect to this world and space. What would you like to see more conversations about in this AAC space?

As a parent, there are times I’ve sat with feeling I messed up or did something wrong. I felt this way when my daughter ...
01/21/2026

As a parent, there are times I’ve sat with feeling I messed up or did something wrong. I felt this way when my daughter was referred and qualified for early intervention. I felt this way when potty training my toddler, and it took longer than I thought it should have. I wish someone would have told me I did nothing wrong. I wish I would have gotten the reassurance my children were perfect just where they were at. But I didn’t, so I’m telling you. From one parent to another, we are doing exactly what we should be doing. Let’s not let anyone make us feel anything less.

01/19/2026
Ethical decision making is a topic that needs to be discussed more in the AAC community, especially because our users do...
01/16/2026

Ethical decision making is a topic that needs to be discussed more in the AAC community, especially because our users don’t always have the autonomy to be involved in the decision making process. What are your thoughts about this? Drop a comment below or message me. Let’s talk.

Every AAC Team deserves clarity, not chaos. That’s why I created the AAC Information Card. It’s a simple, accessible one...
01/11/2026

Every AAC Team deserves clarity, not chaos. That’s why I created the AAC Information Card. It’s a simple, accessible one-page snapshot that help everyone stay on the same page about your AAC User. Let’s avoid the chaos and confusion. Head to my bio to download the free AAC Information Card today.

AAC doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Families are often told things that sound like rules, but communication isn’t abo...
01/08/2026

AAC doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Families are often told things that sound like rules, but communication isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection. Small moments add up, and real life counts. You’re doing enough, and your child IS learning. Let’s make AAC feel lighter, together. Tech pictures:

Just got off a great presentation from  hosted by  and this thought really stuck with me. When teachers, SLPs, and paren...
01/07/2026

Just got off a great presentation from hosted by and this thought really stuck with me. When teachers, SLPs, and parents ask me if their child is ready, what I hear behind those words is, “Am I ready?” AAC can feel so overwhelming which is why it’s so important to reframe it as a tool for connection. It’s a means to an end, not the entire focus. Remember, communication goes beyond words. If you’re finding AAC overwhelming, message me. I’m on a mission to simplify AAC and make it accessible to all. I’m here as a support, so send me your questions or concerns.

Let’s compare  TalkingBrix with a cheaper talking button voice output device from Amazon. Not featured here is the overl...
01/06/2026

Let’s compare TalkingBrix with a cheaper talking button voice output device from Amazon. Not featured here is the overlay app you can use to easily create overlays customised to the TalkingBrix. TalkingBrix is louder and has some really awesome features. The trade off is the cost of $255 for a set of three while the cheap talking button from Amazon is under $20. Have you tried both? Share your comments below.

In case you were wondering, “What does AAC mean to me?” While there’s so much more we need to talk about, here’s a basic...
01/06/2026

In case you were wondering, “What does AAC mean to me?” While there’s so much more we need to talk about, here’s a basic few. If this post resonates with you, like and share and held spread my AAC mission.

Did you listen to my latest episode? Dropped a 5 minute micropod that’s going to get you through your AAC journey (and l...
01/01/2026

Did you listen to my latest episode? Dropped a 5 minute micropod that’s going to get you through your AAC journey (and life) this year. Link in bio; available on and

01/01/2026

Have you ever considered using matte laminating sheets? Benefits include no glare and reduced sensory load. Anyone can benefit from this but especially someone with a visual impairment and/or sensory differences. Drop a comment if you’ve tried matte laminating sheets. Featured here are sheets from that I picked up at

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