10/01/2025
October is AAC Awareness Month! 🗣️💡
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes a wide range of tools and strategies that help people communicate when speaking is difficult.
✨ What AAC can look like:
Picture boards or communication books đź“–
Speech-generating devices or tablets 📱
Communication apps đź’»
Gestures, sign language, or symbols 🤟
AAC is not just for children—it can support people of all ages with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, apraxia of speech, stroke, and more.
🔑 Important facts about AAC:
AAC does not stop someone from developing speech—it often encourages it!
AAC gives individuals a way to express themselves, reducing frustration and increasing confidence.
Communication is a basic human right, and AAC ensures that everyone has a voice.
At TheraSPACE, we are dedicated to helping families explore AAC options and find the right tools to support each person’s unique communication journey.
[ Image by Speaking of Samantics ]