Parents' Corner
…is an Internet resource to support parents and other family members share the excitement, wonder, and joy of seeing children communicate using AAC interventions. Parents with children who rely on AAC often find themselves in isolated situations, disconnected from other families to share experiences, with feelings that no one really understands the situation.
The Parents’ Corner is organized and written by Robin Hurd, the mother of school-aged twins with multiple disabilities. Robin has had to advocate for her sons to have access to a range of assistive technology at an early age including powered mobility, AAC systems, and computers.
This column lets you ask questions and share information that will help families create opportunities that result in a better life for children who rely on AAC. A new column is published at the beginning of each month. Parents’ Corner does not advertise any products or promote specific manufacturers. The views shared by the author and readers are independent and unsolicited. Archives of previous columns are available.
Send your questions and comments to parents@aacinstitute.org.
Join our AAC Parents Google Group for parents, family members, individuals who rely on AAC, and PCAs only. This is a place free from professional opinions, policies, and procedures that place restrictions and limitations on access to assistive technology.
One of the features of the AAC Institute web site is the Sharing and Idea Album. Families may find this a valuable resource and are invited to contribute.
The AAC Institute is a non-profit, charitable organization. To help support and maintain this resource, please consider becoming a Friend of the Parents’ Corner.
Also, visit AAC ConsumerNet, another resource on the AAC Institute site. It is managed by David Chapple, who uses AAC.
