Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4Text user Derek Burrow talks about his love for roleplaying games. He explains why they’re a perfect method to teach social and communication skills, all with the help of AAC!
Today we celebrate Autistic Pride Day. To mark the event, we would like to share with you some of our favourite blogs written by autistic people. Each blogger shares a few words to introduce their website, and some of the motivations behind writing it.
Jordyn, a college student and AAC user, shares how the power of technology and communication allowed her to go from high school frustrations to finding her own voice.
Paula is an Autistic disability rights activist who blogs, writes articles, and speaks on disability rights and autism. She started Autism Acceptance Day and Month in 2011.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. AssistiveWare's CEO, David Niemeijer, explains why it's important to listen to the perspectives of autistics.
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.
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?
Engaging autistic students is all about recognizing their strengths and interests. Amanda provides 14 creative activity ideas to build language and meaningful communication.
The words, symbols and campaigns we see during this period remind us of the common mistakes people make when writing about autistic people. Here are some guidelines to consider.
