Helping every child find their voice, everywhere
Our Mission
AAC and Me exists to make communication possible for every child, through play, stories and real experiences. We bring AAC into everyday life at school, at home and in the community.
Through specialist teaching and family-focused support, we help children turn AAC from a device into a voice, building confidence, connection and joy in communication.
Our Vision
Every child deserves the chance to be heard and understood. We want AAC to be valued and embedded across schools, homes and communities, so that play, learning and communication grow hand in hand. No child with complex needs should be left behind
Child-first
Teaching-led
Family-powered
Finding Your Voice Through Connection
At AAC and Me, we believe communication is more than a device. It’s about joining in, being heard and feeling part of something.
Through music, stories and shared routines, we create opportunities for children to connect, explore and express themselves.
We also build the confidence of families and staff, sharing practical strategies that make AAC part of everyday life in classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and clubs.
Here for Families and Schools
AAC and Me isn’t just about technology. With lived experience of disability and education at its heart, we understand the realities families and schools face and the need for support that is compassionate, practical and inclusive.
From Classrooms to Communities
Our approach grows from everyday AAC practice. We focus on what works in real classrooms, homes and communities.
Alongside consultancy work, Tom runs the Northallerton Communication Club, a relaxed and inclusive space where children and families can explore AAC through play, stories and shared experiences, building confidence and connection along the way.
Our long-term vision is to create community projects and raise AAC awareness across North Yorkshire, helping communication to be understood, valued and celebrated in every setting.
Supporting the Everyday Moments
At AAC and Me, communication support is part of everyday life. It’s woven into daily routines, strengthened by relationships and shaped through reflection.
We believe progress happens in the small moments — when families, schools and peers notice, respond and create chances for AAC users to be heard. One meaningful interaction at a time, communication becomes truly inclusive.
