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If you’re wondering where to start with expressive vocabulary for young autistic children who are non-speaking or minimally...

AAC devices give children access to communication all day long—not just during therapy or structured lessons. For many...

Fall is the perfect time to mix fun and learning! This Pumpkin and Halloween “Color, Cut, Glue” art activity was designed...

I still remember sitting with a preschooler who wasn’t using words yet. She wanted to share, to connect, but the words...

When it comes to communication, there are no prerequisites to robust AAC. Every child—speaking, nonspeaking, or minimally...

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) has been used for decades to support autistic children in learning how to...

Are you training new paraprofessionals, paraeducators, or educational assistants this school year? You’re not alone. Each...

When a child can’t speak—or has limited verbal language—it doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. But without the right...

Circle time is an essential part of any preschool, but when working with autistic students, especially those with high...

Do you have students who struggle to stay engaged during art time? Maybe you’ve seen them lose interest halfway through the...

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