At Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy, we know that communication is such an important component of connecting with others. AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) can provide an incredible way for some individuals to share their voices with the world. But many of us might wonder how to best communicate with someone who primarily uses AAC to communicate.

Here are some simple tips for fostering meaningful conversations, embracing AAC as a powerful tool for connection, and showing respect for everyone’s unique way of communicating:

Music is such a gift - it can pump us up, match the tone of a movie score, and is just so fun and beautiful. But did you know that music can do so much more than get you singing, moving, and grooving? Music has an amazing power to help kids build strong language skills! My heart’s passion is to help kids find their voice - and, it’s true - those catchy melodies and sing-alongs can help them literally do just that!