10/30/2025
AAC Awareness Month is observed every October and serves as a significant opportunity to raise awareness about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and its impact on individuals with communication impairments. Communication is a fundamental human right, and AAC devices are making it possible for children and adults with communication difficulties to express themselves, connect, and be heard.
Read the testimonial below from one of our very own to understand the impact AAC has had on the individual and their family!
“Our son Jameson was diagnosed at 18 months with severe, nonverbal autism. Since the diagnosis, he has received speech therapy every day for almost 4 years. When we switched over to NARMC last year, the SLP immediately suggested trying an AAC device. She was able to work with the supplier & our son’s insurance to obtain a personal device for Jameson. He has had it a full year now, and he is able to intentionally use almost 10 words. Using the device has helped his verbal sounds flourish, and we have seen a huge increase in attempts to communicate where before there was none. He is finding his voice.
Sometimes there is a need to meet in the middle, and AAC devices are a great pathway between nonverbal users and being able to communicate the most basic needs. It’s also a great tool to use in conjunction with developing verbal communication skills. The AAC has given me the ability to know what my son wants, but even more than that it gives him a voice. It is a great tool and I am so grateful to the SLP’s at NARMC for having the knowledge and willingness to break barriers in communication needs for individuals and their families.”
