An Approachable Guide to AAC

Learn how to support your child's AAC use at home — and become the communication partner they need to thrive.

This family-friendly course introduces parents and caregivers to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You'll learn what AAC is, how to model it at home, and what to do when your child isn't using it yet. No prior AAC experience needed — just a willingness to learn alongside your child.

What You'll Learn

• What AAC is and how different systems work — from low-tech boards to high-tech devices and apps
• How to get an AAC assessment and why it's the essential first step for finding the right system
• The difference between core words and fringe words — and how to use them to expand communication
• The WOW strategy (Word of the Week): how to introduce one core word at a time in everyday routines
• The ACE strategy: how to model AAC naturally during play and daily activities
• How to become an effective communication partner even if you're completely new to AAC

Designed for parents and caregivers of children who use or are beginning to explore AAC.

📤 Share this course with every parent and family you work with — no additional cost. Everything is included in your BIP Visualized subscription.