Blog AAC Conversations

AAC in our Everyday Life: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

02/10/2026

Ethan, my incredible 7-year-old son, has now used an AAC device for over 2 years, & it’s been life-changing for us all in every way. He is autistic & non-speaking

The power of AAC JOY! 🩷

01/10/2026

Going from not ever truly knowing what our non-speaking autistic son wanted. To singing songs in the Forest, pretending to fall over so says “oops-a-daisy” & hearing him call me

5 ways to embrace JOY with your autistic AAC user

01/10/2026

Finding the JOY in your AAC modelling & your child’s AAC use is always my number one tip to encourage AAC use & refresh things if they’ve become a little

Speak Up for Autism – Parliamentary drop-in 📣🌈⭐️

23/09/2026

📣🌈⭐️ BIG SPEAK UP FOR AUTISM NEWS 📣🌈⭐️ I’m incredibly proud to share that the Speak Up for Autism campaign is heading to Parliament! On Monday 2nd November there will

Invite your MP to the Speak Up for Autism Parliamentary Drop-in

23/09/2026

I’m incredibly proud to share that the Speak Up for Autism campaign is heading to Parliament! On Monday 2nd November there will be a Parliamentary drop-in in support of the

Let’s Speak Up for Autism!

16/09/2026

🌈⭐️ Help! I have some very BIG & exciting news to announce for the Speak Up for Autism campaign just as soon as all the details are confirmed – but

AT Scholar 2026 Reflections

15/09/2026

Flying out to Florida to attend ATIA 2026, with my conference buddy Kate Reader, has been oneof the absolute highlights of my advocacy work so far & something I will

Laura X Made by Mammas podcast

06/08/2026

I was thrilled to join Georgia & Zoe on their Made by Mammas podcast to discuss Autism, AAC & the power of communication. I shared about our AAC story, answered

My favourite colour is Blue

05/08/2026

I like to try to start each day by having a little conversation over breakfast with Ethan. 💙 I sometimes share how I am feeling & ask him to do

Speaking at Communications Work South

23/07/2026

So grateful for this wonderful feedback I received following my online seminar delivered at CENMAC’s Communication Works South recently! 🩷💜 “I would just like to reiterate what Kate said. Your

Joining the Alliance For Inclusive Literacy

21/07/2026

Spinning World of Autism believes that every child has the right to reach their potential & aims to spread this message far & wide. Autistic individuals deserve access to technology,

AAC LOGISTICS SUCCESS 🎉

17/07/2026

Recently we’ve had some really wonderful logistical success for Ethan on his AAC & I think it’s as important to celebrate this as we do all communication. Logistics such as