Blog AAC Conversations

“Your name is amongst some rockstars in the world of AAC”

17/04/2026

What a wonderful message to receive – “Your name is amongst some rockstars in the world of AAC”. 🤩💜 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 – plus, a few important things they’ve learned along the

Speak Up For Autism amplified in the iPaper

08/04/2026

Parents of autistic children warn they are being “failed” by speech and language therapy, leaving families forced to pay for private treatment. A “postcode lottery” of services across the country

Write to your MP to support our Speech Therapy Campaign – “Speak Up for Autism”

16/03/2026

Please use the box below to enter your postcode & find your local MP to email about our campaign. I have written a guidance template below for what to include

I need your NHS Speech Therapy lived experience…

15/03/2026

As many of you may know, I am incredibly passionate about advocating for autistic individuals, especially when it comes to their communication needs. As a family, we feel like we

Spontaneous AAC social interaction!

05/03/2026

Ethan said “hello” via his AAC totally spontaneously for the first time today! 😍 May sound small to some – but this is HUGE for Ethan socially to build relationships

A moment for AAC.

17/02/2026

Absolutely LOVED chatting to Kerri at Murphy’s Sketches all about our AAC journey – “A Moment for AAC” is live now wherever you listen to your podcasts! 🎙️🩷✨ Increased AAC

AAC Awareness to Bett Show 2026

22/01/2026

I had the honour today of presenting at the 2026 Bett show, the world’s biggest EdTech event, & I loved every moment of doing so. During my talk “AAC in

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