Blog AAC Conversations

An AAC Magical Moment – Phonics

16/01/2026

Ethan verbally said “ssss” today whilst learning about Phonics at School & whilst on this page of his AAC device. 🐍 Ethan is learning about Phonics at School so as

A moment for AAC.

14/01/2026

I’m so thrilled to share that I’ve recently recorded a podcast with the amazing Kerri at Murphy’s Sketches all about our AAC story. The podcast will be titled “A Moment

Autistic Barbie has an AAC device!

12/01/2026

Hold the press – the new autistic Barbie Doll has an AAC device. 🩷 What incredible representation & a wonderful way to raise much-needed AAC awareness. 🙌 I showed Ethan

Non-speaking children [& their families] deserve better

09/12/2025

Non-speaking autistic children are continually underestimated. By society, by professionals, by many people surrounding them & judged almost entirely by what they can or cannot do. One of the biggest

An accidental AAC conversation with Santa

09/12/2025

Yesterday we visited @donkeysanctuarysidmouth, a place we visit often that Ethan loves, for something to eat & a mooch around. I don’t know if we accidentally arrived during a Breakfast

The “simple” power of Modelling without expectation

05/12/2025

The other night at bedtime we had a simple but brilliant success which perfectly explains the “Modelling without expectation” AAC motto & top tip. I was watching YouTube in bed

Bett Show 2026 @ SEND Theatre

02/12/2025

I’m thrilled to share the news that I am speaking at Bett Global 2026. Bett is the world’s biggest celebration of education & this year the show is dedicated to

A magical [Christmas] AAC Moment

01/12/2025

We had a magical (Christmas) AAC moment this morning, one that’s only possible because of Ethan’s AAC device. 🎄⭐️ It’s 1st December so, of course, we had our Advent Calendars

New: AAC Modelling Guide

28/11/2025

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ve written another AAC guide based on our lived experience as parents of a non-speaking, autistic AAC user. This time to support parents &

Contact Awards 2025

26/11/2025

I had the most incredible evening at the House of Lords for the Contact awards! 💜✨ A room packed full of inspiring advocates, families, charities, MP’s, siblings & grandparents. I’m

Spinning World of Autism at The House of Lords

26/11/2025

So grateful to be heading to the House of Lords this evening to celebrate the Contact Awards for 2025. I am honoured to be a finalist among so many incredible

The power of a “simple*” question.

07/11/2025

The power of a “simple*” question. 💚 Yesterday evening, Ethan was frantically searching for something & was obviously very determined to find it. We had absolutely no idea what he