Blog AAC Conversations

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. ๐Ÿ’™ 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 CENMACโ€™s Communication Works South recently! ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’œ “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 ๐ŸŽ‰

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

Sharing our AAC lived experience at the AT Therapy Study Day!

16/07/2026

This morning I had the pleasure of sharing our AAC lived experience at the Speech and Language Therapy Study Day! I loved sharing our AAC magical moments, our challenges &

Speak Up for Autism Campaign Update

03/06/2026

๐ŸŒˆโญ SPEAK UP FOR AUTISM CAMPAIGN UPDATE โญ๐ŸŒˆ This week has been a whirlwind of campaign momentum really started to build & I am proud & a little emotional to

Ask your MP to sign the Speak Up for Autism EDM

15/05/2026

As the Speak Up for Autism campaign gains petition signatures & support; the time is now to get official support from Parliament. An Early Day Motion has been tabled by

Petition: Speak Up for Autism

22/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃโญ The petition is live! Sign the petition today & together letโ€™s Speak Up for Autism. Speech Therapy is failing autistic children & 100s of lived experience stories have shown

โ€œYour name is amongst some rockstars in the world of AACโ€

17/04/2026

What a wonderful message to receive – โ€œYour name is amongst some rockstars in the world of AACโ€. ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’œ A total surprise & it literally bought tears to my eyes

Ethan’s AAC story featured by the National Autistic Society

10/04/2026

Laura writes about how her family got started with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device for their son Ethan โ€“ plus, a few important things theyโ€™ve learned along the

Speak Up For Autism amplified in the iPaper

08/04/2026

Parents of autistic children warn they are being โ€œfailedโ€ by speech and language therapy, leaving families forced to pay for private treatment. A โ€œpostcode lotteryโ€ of services across the country