Young children with communication impairments are at risk for a variety of difficulties including: frustration, aggression, decreased problem solving skills, withdrawal, resistance to new experiences and delayed literacy development. Nearly 10% of preschoolers will present with a communication disorder between the ages 3-6. It is no longer considered best practice to “wait and see” if a child needs Augmentative and Alternative Communication support or tools, and research has confirmed that utilizing AAC will not stunt or negatively impact future verbal skills. With increased access to AAC supports from low-tech to high-tech, as well as access to a plethora of free …
