Tag: AAC
AAC abandonment
Daisy Clay takes a candid look at why abandonment of electronic communication aids is so common, and what can we do about it.
For children,...
Issue 140 ● January February 2026
In this issue: Adventures outdoors, Neurodiverse teachers, Sensory communication, Post-16 pathways, AI as literacy scaffolding, Dysregulation warning signs, ICYMI, Points of view, Dyslexia and...
Understanding AAC
Emily Gabrielle on Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), a range of solutions which support people who have no or limited speech.
AAC can be used...
SEN138 : Sept/Oct 2025
Read SEN Magazine SEN138 : Sept/Oct here
OK, I have to fess up. I had no idea that dogs could be trained to give people...
Twinkl Helps Educators Close the Attainment Gap with New Symbols App
Nasen-accredited Twinkl Symbols boosts communication skills for learners with SEND
To better support learners with SEND, Twinkl has added the newly updated Symbols app to...
What is an AAC assessment and how do I get it?
Laura Baggley explains where to look for support for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology.
AAC includes communication other than speech. There are various subcategories...
Nurturing a child with ASD
As a mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a specialist SEN teacher, Krista Dadford understands the joys and challenges of...
Augmenting lives
Liz Downes explains how a national charity is supporting the provision of special equipment and aids for living.
Helping people to see the person, not...
Top tips for AAC interactions
Sarah McPoland collates tips from AAC users for people who have not previously encountered AAC.
AAC is an abbreviation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication and...
AAC and exams
Saffron Murphy-Mann on practical access to exams for people who rely on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
AAC users may struggle with traditional exams due...
