AAC Institute

11/22/2025

What is Aided Language Stimulation (ALS)?
ALS is a teaching strategy where communication partners model language on an AAC device during everyday interactions. The goal? To show how AAC can be used naturally to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Swipe through to learn:
Why ALS is so powerful
How to model language effectively
Tips for using ALS

Remember: Consistent modeling helps AAC users build vocabulary, grammar, and confidence, turning a device into a true communication tool!

11/21/2025

A communication device is a tool, but connection is what gives it meaning. Be present, model language, interact, and communicate with them every day to help their voice be heard.

11/20/2025

🎊Join our AAC Giving Circle.
👏Have a lasting impact on the Community
🥳Celebrate AAC Users successes by following their stories
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11/20/2025

11/20/2025

📣 AAC Users Needed!

The University of New Hampshire is conducting a research study and is looking for AAC speakers to participate. Sessions can be done virtually from anywhere.
Interested? Contact Dr. Kay Chen at unh.aaclab@unh.edu to learn more!

11/20/2025

Every Person Deserves a Voice - AAC
Communication is a right, not a privilege.

11/19/2025

There is no right way to play. Play looks different for everyone. Balloon play might look like feeling them, smelling them, pulling them, blowing them up, putting them back in the bin, or tossing them into the air. No matter how someone plays, it’s meaningful, and we can model language to support it.

Some words to model in balloon play might include: GO, UP, IN, MORE, STOP, BIG, LITTLE, LIKE, HELP, MORE, MINE, BLOW, FEEL, DO, and so much more!

Remember to follow the child's lead and help bring language to life.

11/18/2025

14 days until Giving Tuesday
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11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Get to Know Different AAC Programs!

There’s no one-size-fits-all AAC system. Each program has its own style, features, and strengths. Swipe through to explore five popular options and learn what makes each one unique.

Have questions about a particular AAC program? We’re always happy to support!

11/17/2025

Use this link to join the AAC Giving Circle and support AAC support services for AAC users of all ages provided by the ICAN Talk Clinic

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11/15/2025

Come see us at the Early Childhood Inclusion Conference today 10-4