Free Communication Apps:
Low-Cost AAC Options

There are many communication apps and augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) systems to help people communicate who are having trouble speaking.  Although an AAC device should not be chosen specifically based on price, sometimes you just need some inexpensive options so you have SOMETHING to try.  Here are some great options for free communication apps and low-cost AAC options.

AAC Starter Kit

AAC Starter Kit

Everything You Need to Trial AAC with a Child

Links:

My First AAC by Injini:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-first-aac-by-injini/id462678851?mt=8

Avaz Lite:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avaz-help-kids-autism-speak/id909574843?mt=8

Sonoflex Lite:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sono-flex-lite/id463709444?mt=8

Go Talk:

http://www.attainmentcompany.com/gotalk-9

The Talking Pocket and Talkbook 4 are no longer available.  But check out the flip ‘n Talk Kit from Boardmaker.  This is another great low-tech option for giving individuals plenty to say!

Free AAC Cheat Sheet:

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Awesome AAC Resources Inside The Hub:

AAC Starter Kit

AAC Starter Kit

Everything You Need to Trial AAC with a Child

AAC Devices Course

AAC Devices Course

Guide to Using AAC with Non-Speaking Children

 

Free Therapy Materials for Teaching Words with AAC:

Check out the freebies that we have inside our Free Therapy Material Library!

Tips for Encouraging Children to Use an AAC Device/System

6 Tips for Encouraging a Child to Use their AAC System

AAC Cheat Sheet

AAC Cheat Sheet

AAC and Autism Resource Guide

AAC and Autism Handout: Giving a Child a Voice with AAC

Carrie Clark, Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Author: Carrie Clark, MA CCC-SLP

Hi, I’m Carrie! I’m a speech-language pathologist from Columbia, Missouri, USA. I’ve worked with children and teenagers of all ages in schools, preschools, and even my own private practice. I love digging through the research on speech and language topics and breaking it down into step-by-step plans for my followers.

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