4 AAC Myths: A Family Guide

This 3-page research brief addresses four common myths about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), covering what the research says about speech development, prerequisite skills, timing and age, with a step-by-step guide to the AAC assessment process and where to start.

What You'll Learn

• Why AAC does not stop a child from learning to talk, and what the research found about speech after starting AAC
• Why no prerequisite skills or minimum age are needed before introducing AAC
• Why AAC works best as a first step rather than a backup plan
• How an AAC assessment works, and where to start: early intervention, your school district, your child's doctor or a private SLP

Who Is This For

Families of children with limited speech, and the BCBAs who support them in considering AAC.

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