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AAC and stimming – understanding the role of stimming in communication

Some Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users repeat the same motions, like pressing the same button over and over on their device. But what does that mean? In this blog, we will further explore stimming and its relationship with AAC.

5 minute read

Comparing Proloquo and Proloquo2Go- which one is right for you?

In 2009, Proloquo2Go democratized access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) by bringing AAC to iPhones and iPads. We have continuously worked to improve it. Today, Proloquo2Go is the world’s most popular AAC app. In 2022, we released our next-generation AAC app, Proloquo. Proloquo’s design is based on over a decade of research insights and takes advantage of the latest technology. Both apps were designed to support communication and language growth. So which one should you choose?

5 minute read

AAC Awareness Month Discount 2024

From October 9 to October 16, we are offering 50% off on many AssistiveWare products.

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Writing effective IEP goals for AAC

Writing individual learning goals for students learning to use AAC can be challenging. However, ensuring quality goals in their individual education plans (IEPs) is crucial to supporting AAC use.

6 minute read

Teaching school curriculum with Proloquo

AAC users need access to the regular school curriculum, just like their speaking peers. Proloquo, unlike other AAC systems, is designed to facilitate full access to school curriculum for students and teachers alike.

6 minute read

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Autism Acceptance Month Discount 2024

From April 16 to April 23, AssistiveWare will offer 50% off some of our most popular AAC apps.

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Echolalia - what it is and how I use it

You might have read something about echolalia in passing somewhere online, or maybe a professional told you that your child does it. Maybe you’ve heard echolalia is more common in autistic people and other people with developmental differences. I can tell you that I, myself, use echolalia!

4 minute read

Intermittent, unreliable, insufficient, and expensive speech

There is a lot of space between being nonspeaking and being able to consistently meet all of our communication needs using socially expected amounts of speech. Many autistic people, including me, live in that space and use AAC to communicate at least some of the time.

5 minute read

How we designed Proloquo to grow with the AAC user

AAC apps need to grow with their users. Learn how we designed Proloquo 4.0 to provide a seamless growth path from toddlerhood to adulthood.

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Proloquo - winner of App Store Award for Cultural Impact!

Proloquo has proudly earned the 2023 App Store Award for Cultural Impact. We’re immensely honored to be the first AAC app with this recognition.

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AAC Awareness Month discount: October 10-17 2023

Get 50% off AssistiveWare’s most popular AAC apps, including Proloquo2Go. Also, get an extra free month trial on our newest duo of apps, Proloquo and Proloquo Coach.

5 minute read

Give your AAC app more personality with Apple's Personal Voice

At the heart of every adaptation at AssistiveWare is a singular goal: enhancing the experience of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users and communication partners. Leveraging Apple's latest innovations, we're excited to integrate transformative features into our suite of AAC apps.

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