There are many myths surrounding the use of AAC.  Unfortunately, despite increasingly easy access to AAC device and apps, these myths pervade society and sometimes discourage families and educators from utilizing no-tech, low-tech or high-tech AAC.  This document from AssistiveWare walks through these myths and provides explanations that can help "bust" them.  Which AAC myths have you encountered?  How have you addressed these in your practice?

Research into AAC shows us that students benefit from utilizing AAC in a variety of environments.  However, have you ever experienced this dreaded scenario?  You walk into a classroom and the student doesn't have his AAC device.  In fact, the device is covered in dust, sitting on a shelf in a cabinet, and has not been charged in days!!!  This is a slight overdramatization.  However, it does bring up a valid point.  Whereas we, as SLPs, might be experienced in working with students using AAC devices, not everyone is.  AAC cards can be attached to the student's device to provide tips to other educational professionals as to the Dos and Don'ts of AAC.  How could you use this card, or one like it, to support the other educators at your school?

Tech Owl is another site that may be used to borrow AAC devices.  TechOWL is the state's official lending library, as per the Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Act program. TechOWL has nine regional centers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Explore this site as well.