Helping Nonspeaking Children Learn to Communicate
Your Simple Guide to Getting Started
What is AAC?
Free Online Language Screener
Free Online Language Screener
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In simple terms, it's any way someone communicates besides talking with their voice. Think of it as adding a boost to existing communication or finding a completely new path. This can be as simple as gestures, pointing, and drawing, or as advanced as using special computer apps or
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In simple terms, it's any way someone communicates besides talking with their voice. Think of it as adding a boost to existing communication or finding a completely new path. This can be as simple as gestures, pointing, and drawing, or as advanced as using special computer apps or devices that "speak" for you. It's a key tool for helping nonspeaking children (or adults with speech challenges) share their thoughts, feelings, and needs with the world.
Free Online Language Screener
Free Online Language Screener
Free Online Language Screener
This quick screening tool gives you a simple, step-by-step look at how your child is communicating right now. Based on your responses, you will get practical ideas to help your child's language grow.
Finding Resources
Free Online Language Screener
Finding Resources
Free resources to support your child's communication, including:
- Online videos
- Tips & Tricks
- Links to Materials
- And more
About Us
The AAC Bahamas Story
Our story begins during my visit to Eleuthera in 2015, where I saw the School for Exceptional Learners in Governor's Harbour. This led to my collaboration with Exceptional Education Outreach (EEO), to provide consultations and teacher trainings on the island. Through this association, I learned of the need for supports for non-speaking children in the Bahamas.
Resources provided on this website are free, research-based suggestions for improving communication and do not replace a professional evaluation by a speech-language pathologist.
Beth Waite-Lafever, M.A.-CCC-SLP-ATP
With over 30 years of experience as an AAC specialist, I am dedicated to empowering nonspeaking individuals, their families, and their support teams. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by ASHA and credentialed as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America). Having served clients across outpatient clinics, public schools, private practice, and home settings, I lead both in person and online workshops to help others learn about AAC and literacy. Today, I work in training and education for a global developer of AAC technology, speech-generating devices, and communication software.
This is a volunteer project.