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Winter holidays mean decorations, songs, maybe noise. Routines get tossed aside, plans keep shifting. Kids experience new people, louder rooms, different schedules. When speaking feels tough, confusion builds fast. Meltdowns? A scream could hold sadness, fear, anything underneath. Every parent wants their child to express their feelings. Words might not yet exist for what they're feeling or when kids are dysregulated, they don't have easy access to language. When children gai

Help your family set realistic communication goals for kids this year. Learn how to support speech and AAC growth at home with practical, child-centered strategies.

Traveling for the holidays with an AAC user? These AAC travel tips help families prepare devices, pack backup boards, and keep communication going anywhere you go.

Winter is full of opportunities to grow language through real experiences. Learn how to build winter vocabulary using sensory play, stories, and AAC for meaningful communication.

Holidays are about connection — but it’s easy for AAC users to be left out of conversations. Learn how families can promote AAC inclusion with empathy, patience, and small changes that make gatherings truly inclusive.

Holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for children with speech or communication challenges. Learn practical speech therapy tips for holidays to help your child feel confident, included, and supported.

November is Family Engagement Month — the perfect time to explore how families can support AAC at home. Learn simple, meaningful ways to involve siblings, grandparents, and friends in everyday communication.

AAC growth happens at home and in the community. Learn practical ways to model communication during daily routines, build confidence, and make language stick.

Halloween can be exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — for children with communication or sensory needs. Discover simple AAC-friendly ways to help your child participate, connect, and have fun during trick-or-treating and beyond.

AAC can be introduced at any age — even with toddlers. Early access to communication supports language development, social connection, and confidence. Learn when and how to start AAC, what to expect, and how our AAC specialists can help your child thrive.

Learn what AAC means, why it matters, and how it supports communication for all—plus how to celebrate AAC Awareness Month this October.