Here’s a great example of the communication skills Charlie is developing using his AAC device. He’s not only learning to identify people in his life but also objects and actions. Additionally, he’s making progress in understanding body parts, with the goal of eventually being able to express where he’s experiencing discomfort when he’s in pain. The power of technology truly is astonishing. ❤️ | Eileen Lamb

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative communication) means all of the ways someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or language skills. Augmentative means to add to someone’s speech. Alternative means to be used instead of speech. Some people use AAC throughout their life, like Nexus. He is completely nonverbal. Others may use AAC only for a short time, like when they have surgery and can’t talk.There are a lot of different types of AAC. N