Blogs - AssistiveWare

Overview

The AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom

The doors to the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom are open! The Core Word Classroom is a free resource designed to support the implementation of any communication device based on core words.

2 minute read

Young boy getting help for speech impediment with bubbles

Top strategies for using AAC at home

Communication does not stop at home or at school. Successful communication happens when people with communication difficulties can use their AAC system in all environments. Find strategies for using AAC at home in this blog post.

4 minute read

Tim Cook with Jose Perez and David Niemeijer

Tim Cook visits AssistiveWare

We’ve seen that Apple cares about accessibility. There have also been signs that Tim Cook personally cares about making sure Apple’s devices work for everyone. During his visit to the AssistiveWare office we experienced this first hand.

1 minute read

Challenging our assumptions about Autism and AAC

The most dangerous mistake isn't an inaccurate autism diagnosis. It's the "so you shouldn't expect much" that too often comes attached. Kit looks at assumptions made about autism and communication.

6 minute read

Is autistic behavior always communication?

Senior editor of Thinking Person's Guide to Autism and mother of an autistic teenaged son, Shannon Des Roches Rosa, questions the mantra "behavior is communication". When are autistic behaviors communication, and when are they not?

5 minute read

Moving from PECS to a communication device

Follow these recommendations to transition from PECS to a communication device.

5 minute read

Strategies for engaging autistic students

Engaging autistic students is all about recognizing their strengths and interests. Amanda provides 14 creative activity ideas to build language and meaningful communication.

12 minute read

5 Guidelines for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond

The words, symbols and campaigns we see during Autism Acceptance Month remind us of the common mistakes people make when writing about autistic people. Here are some guidelines to consider.

4 minute read

Hands holding up a sign 'Full communication is for everyone'

Join the Angelman Revolution!

There's a revolution going on! A communication revolution by and for people with Angelman syndrome.

5 minute read

6 tips for presenting using your AAC app

We love hearing from our users in our Facebook groups. It’s a place where you can connect to our community and discuss everyday challenges, ideas and topics.

2 minute read

Tip: How to bring your Text to Speech voices to life

Most voices included in our apps offer sounds and expressions. Get started using unique intonations and emotions with text to speech voices.

2 minute read

Creating genuine children’s voices

We collaborated on creating the first genuine Text to Speech voices for children, who can now fit in with their peers.

3 minute read