![]() Once the pages have been printed, we recommend laminating each page so the pages will be durable and withstand daily wear and tear. That way your child can always express their wants and needs and not be limited to the vocabulary provided. If you are planning on creating a low-tech option of your child’s AAC device, we recommend printing all the pages. Within Chat Editor, click “ settings”à “ print pages” à and select which pages you would like to print. Check out our “helpful links” below if you are not sure where to find the download link for Chat Editor! Make sure you have downloaded the chat editor program on to a computer ( TouchChat Chat Editor, Saltillo Chat Editor, etc.). Below we have listed the steps to making a paper-based AAC book! Whether you are planning a trip to the beach with your family or you are taking a long road trip and your child’s talker becomes low on battery, it is important to have a back-up communication system so your child can always express their wants and needs. However, there are times and situations where using high-tech speech generating devices may become challenging. We believe that AAC users should always have access to communication. All of these options facilitate communication and provide individuals the opportunity to express their wants and needs. The use of AAC comes in many forms, such as communication boards and books, high tech devices, or switches. ![]() AAC users are typically those who have limited or no verbal speech, have verbal speech but are not always able to get their message across, or those who have verbal speech but are unable to use their speech meaningfully. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be used for a variety of reasons and with a variety of people.
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