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Assistive technology can be a game changer for children with complex communication needs. We call it augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC – tools that give children a voice.

Dr. Laura Hobart-Porter is one of the lead authors of a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which aims to help pediatricians understand how to prescribe and support AAC.

Whether you're a pediatrician looking to strengthen your approach or a parent exploring communication options for your child, this is your starting point.

📄 Read the AAP Clinical Report: https://publications.aap.org/pediatri...

🧑🏽‍💻 Article for Parents - Beyond Spoken Words: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Kids: https://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...

00:00 What is AAC?
01:26 Why should kids get access to AAC quickly?
02:24 How does communication affect development?
02:58 Why is this clinical report so important?
04:07 Why pediatricians should be assertive about access to AAC
04:45 Barriers to accessing AAC
05:27 How pediatricians can help overcome barriers
07:04 What pediatricians should remember