" I want her to be happy. I want her to love and to be loved. I want her to be safe and secure. I want her to be accepted for who she is. I want her to dream big and know the thrill and the satisfaction of accomplishments that come from hard work. I want her to have the courage to try and sometimes fail. At the end of the day, I want her to know that she left the world a little bit better than when she started out. (A parent talking about her goals for her child, a preschooler who uses AAC)." (Light J, Mcnaughton D. 2015)
Working with our youngest learners is both exciting and challenging. As children are just beginning their journey in the academic classroom, it’s essential that we provide the right supports to help them express their needs, build relationships, and grow their language skills. Early access to communication is critical—not only for learning, but for developing confidence, independence, and connection.
This page is your one-stop resource for integrating communication supports into preschool and early elementary classrooms. Designed especially for students using AAC, our tools help teachers, paraprofessionals, and families embed language into daily routines, shared reading, and social play. Explore free downloadable materials, video tutorials, and classroom-tested strategies to help every student find their voice—wherever they are in their communication journey.
