Our blog brings together real experiences and everyday ideas from the world of AAC. From play-based activities to problem-solving tips, each post is written to inform, inspire and connect.
Whether you’re a parent, practitioner or AAC user, you’ll find insights that reflect your journey and support communication in daily life.
Early access to AAC can transform how children connect, learn and communicate. I have seen this first-hand through my work with children like Lottie, who began using an eye-gaze device, the Grid Pad 13, before starting school. When we first…...
Music has been one of my most reliable teaching tools. It cuts through noise, gathers attention, and gives us a rhythm to hang language on. I have used it throughout my career because it works. Not just for fun, but…...
October is AAC Awareness Month, and I want to share a simple but powerful idea: play with AAC. In the early years and Key Stage 1, play isn’t just fun, it’s the foundation of learning. Ofsted and countless early years…...
One of the most powerful things about sensory stories is how they can make communication meaningful for every pupil, regardless of ability. A sensory story combines short, simple text with rich sensory experiences — sight, sound, touch, even smell and…...
Strategies are important, but practice makes them real. This summer has been a balancing act. For one of our twins, we live with two truths at once. Cerebral palsy means fatigue arrives quickly, while autism brings high energy and a…...
How play-based language modelling supports early communication When supporting early AAC users, it can be tempting to focus on questions and answers. But the real magic happens when connection comes first. One of the most powerful strategies we can use…...
I have been reading some wider philosophy lately, and something really struck me. There are clear parallels between what I was reading and what it is like to teach or learn AAC. In AAC, there is no shortage of theory.…...
"AAC isn’t just about devices or symbols. It’s about helping children connect, feel included, and share who they are in a way that works for them."...
Hello, I’m Tom – founder of AAC & Me, a teaching-led consultancy supporting children with complex communication needs across Yorkshire. Over the past four years, I’ve worked as an assistive technology consultant in the medico-legal sector, focusing on children and…...
