Under the harsh fluorescent lights of an emergency room, most people can verbally communicate their symptoms and severity of pain to a nurse. Those who cannot use their voice to communicate must rely ...

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.

Sometimes, simple things can make a world of difference. Take for example a non-verbal person who can’t necessarily control a touch screen in order to tell someone else what they need or want or think ...

Speech is heard but if one cannot respond with speech themselves, are there other ways? These alternative means of communication are called Augmentative Alternative Communication or AAC tools. sign ...

Kaili Webster has cerebral palsy. Mostly non-verbal, she finds her voice with the use of an eye-controlled communication ...

Explore a wide range of communication support apps designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals with speech and language challenges. From symbol-based tools like Snap Core First and Proloquo2Go ...

Most individuals take their ability to convey their thoughts and feelings for granted, never thinking twice about how easy it is to share stories with a friend, discuss concerns with a doctor or ...

A new study published in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools explores how elementary school–aged peers can be taught to support classmates with autism who are minimally speaking. The ...

Augmentative and alternative communication tools help people who have difficulty with speech. Sam Sennott of Portland State University says building these tools with artificial intelligence is ...

The new Barbie doll comes with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication tablet that has a "pronouns" button.