Blog AAC Conversations

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

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

🌈⭐ SPEAK UP FOR AUTISM CAMPAIGN UPDATE ⭐🌈 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

📣⭐ The petition is live! Sign the petition today & together let’s Speak Up for Autism. Speech Therapy is failing autistic children & 100s of lived experience stories have shown

“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