GROWLY BLOG
Ideas worth sharing.
Stories and practical ideas for communicators and the people who support them.
GROWLY BLOG
Ideas worth sharing.
Stories and practical ideas for communicators and the people who support them.
October 26, 2026Caregiving
Model AAC without turning it into a test
Tap the board as you talk, during real moments, and wait. Modeling works when the child can watch language happen without having to perform.
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October 26, 2026Stories
What to do when a child ignores the talker
Ignoring the device is common, and it is information. Change the moment, the words, and the pressure before you change the whole system.
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October 26, 2026AAC
How to choose the first words on an AAC board
Start with words a child can use today: people, actions, and comments, not only labels for objects. A small board that gets used beats a huge board that stays closed.
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