Parent Resources

PrAACtical AAC

• Website: https://praacticalaac.org

• Offers practical tips, ideas, and strategies for families to support children using AAC at home. It includes videos, downloadable materials, and blog posts for parents.

AssistiveWare (Proloquo2Go)

• Website: https://www.assistiveware.com

• Provides resources for parents on using Proloquo2Go and other AAC apps. They offer tutorials, guides, and articles that focus on how families can incorporate AAC into daily life.

AAC Family Resources (USSAAC)

• Website: https://www.ussaac.org

• The United States Society for AAC offers a dedicated section for families, including guides, webinars, and articles to help parents learn more about AAC and how to support their child’s communication development.

Tobii Dynavox for Families

• Website: https://www.tobiidynavox.com

• Offers specific resources for parents, including videos, communication boards, and guides on how to use AAC devices like Snap Core First in the home environment.

Communication Matters – AAC and Families

• Website: https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/aac-families

• A UK-based website that provides support and guidance for families of AAC users, including resources to help parents better understand AAC and how to engage with their child’s communication tools.

The Center on Technology and Disability (CTD)

• Website: https://www.ctdinstitute.org

• Features AAC guides and toolkits specifically for parents, along with webinars and articles focused on helping families navigate AAC and assistive technology.

Lauren Enders AAC Resources for Families

• Website: https://www.bit.ly/LaurenEndersAAC

• Speech-language pathologist Lauren Enders provides an extensive collection of AAC resources for families, including low-tech AAC options, communication boards, and articles to help parents get started with AAC.

The AAC Coach – Parent Resources

• Website: https://theaaccoach.com

• Offers resources designed to help parents support their child’s AAC use at home, including tips on building communication skills, webinars, and practical tools for everyday communication.

Speaking of Speech – Parent Resources

• Website: https://www.speakingofspeech.com

• A community resource for families that includes a section with AAC tools, communication boards, and ideas for incorporating AAC into family activities and routines.

Closing the Gap

• Website: https://www.closingthegap.com

• Provides information on AAC and assistive technology with a focus on helping parents find appropriate tools and strategies for their child’s communication needs. They offer webinars and articles for families.