Will an Augmentative and Alternative Communication device keep my child from speaking?

NO! AAC will not prevent, stop, or slow a child from speaking verbally, and in fact research had found it to increase overall communication skills, verbal communication, and receptive language! That’s a WIN-WIN-WIN!

There are NO prerequisites to using AAC. And a child does not have to have the ability to point, there are many ways they can access AAC including but not limited to eye gaze, partner assisted scanning, head pointing and more!

Choosing a communication app should be made on an individualized basis. It’s important to consider availability of a robust vocabulary, and individual preferences.