r/AACusers

I guess I’m mainly asking for reassurance, but I’m MSN autistic, and I can talk most of the time but sometimes (especially when I’m really stressed or I’m in pain or something) it’s really hard to talk at all and words just don’t work. I’ve tried learning ASL to see if that’s easier but so far the issue with that is that other people have to know ASL to understand what I’m trying to say.

I keep second guessing myself because my sister’s higher support needs, and when I was growing up the therapists who worked with her as well as my parents hated AAC and took it away from her because they said it was a crutch that stopped her from getting better, so I guess I ended up feeling like it was something I wasn’t allowed to even consider. It would make stuff a lot easier tho, but I also don’t really know if it’s a thing for people to use it only sometimes?

Sorry if this sounds weird, I don’t know much about this period besides the probably misinformation my parents believed

Hey everyone,

I have a question for those who are gamers. I have situational mutism and it's become an issue for me in regards to gaming with friends. We play multiplayer games which require communication a lot of times. I want to be able to talk to my friends on my 'bad' days.

can you guys please point me to an aac app for windows which allows mic input (for when I do speak) and soundboard-based input? I'm not very good at computers so anything with guides would be helpful.

https://preview.redd.it/ezp5kars4x5h1.png?width=1911&format=png&auto=webp&s=3cdaacc7b0225f60b77da779550d603a2998486e

https://preview.redd.it/84rsucbt4x5h1.png?width=1911&format=png&auto=webp&s=87b13cfe99c05a12b84141229e5d479f1ba92625

https://preview.redd.it/srj4kv4u4x5h1.png?width=1902&format=png&auto=webp&s=ffafcc3ce8efe854e5f785541fe388fa2885ec77

https://preview.redd.it/szkenhru4x5h1.png?width=1902&format=png&auto=webp&s=209184c9d8dc3868ca5485fdab17b81c4687b7bb

this is what i have so far and it feels like its not enough, i need lots of help especially with the "interacting with people" folder

seen people do both. does it matter? what do you prefer? trying to decide

See the pinned comment for more information.

• WeaveChat

✅IOS
✅Android
✅Pictorial based functionality 
✅Text based functionality
✅Highly customizable 
✅Developed with input from SLPs 
✅Developed with input from AAC users 
✅Free support learning to use the app offered by the developer 
✅Multiple pre-made vocabulary options
✅Supports multiple languages
❔WeaveChat can be used via their website (weavechat connect) instead of soley through an app.

❔WeaveChat offers partnerships with schools and organizations to provide the app and staff training for free.

• CBoard (free version)

✅IOS
✅Android
✅Pictorial based functionality 
✅Text based functionality
✅Highly customizable 
❌Not developed with input from SLPs
✅Developed with input from AAC users 
✅Free support learning to use the app offered by the developer 
✅Supports multiple languages
❔Cboard can be used via their website instead of solely through an app.

• ChatterBoards

✅IOS
❌Not Android
✅Pictorial based functionality 
✅Text based functionality
✅Highly customizable 
✅Developed with input from SLPs
✅Developed with input from AAC users 
✅Free support learning to use the app offered by the developer
✅Multiple pre-made vocabulary options
✅Supports multiple languages

• LetMeTalk

✅IOS
✅Android
✅Pictorial based functionality 
❌No text based functionality
❌Not highly customizable 
✅Developed with input from SLPs
❌Not developed with input from AAC users 
❌No free support learning to use the app offered by the developer
✅Supports multiple languages

• SpeechAssistant  (free version)

❌Not IOS
✅Android
❌No pictorial based functionality 
✅Text based functionality
✅Highly customizable 
❌Not developed with input from SLPs
❌Not developed with input from AAC users 
❌No free support learning to use the app offered by the developer
✅Supports multiple languages

• VisualVoice

✅IOS
❌Not Android
✅Pictorial based functionality 
❌No text based functionality
❌Not highly customizable 
✅Developed with input from SLPs
❌Not developed with input from AAC users 
❌No free support learning to use the app offered by the developer
✅Supports multiple languages
❔VisualVoice has a routines feature to easily build pictorially supported schedules.

I'm really bored and looking for something to do. I've got an iPad with a foam case that I use as a dedicated device and I've been wanting to decorate it for a while now, but I'm not sure what to decorate it with. I don't think the foam will hold stickers well, so I'm kind of lacking on other ideas. Any suggestions?

Hello, community,

As our subreddit works on balancing the posts advertising AAC apps with our core purpose as a space centered on AAC users' voices first and foremost, I am going to try a new system. Those wishing to advertise a new app, including requests for feedback on their app, should post their advertisement in the comments below. This allows our community to remain a resource for developers and our users to have the chance to engage with new apps if desired, but simultaneously doesn't drown out our posts amongst all the ads. There are plenty of AAC centric spaces already that do not center the users themselves; it is important we have guardrails in place to prevent that from happening here.

Advertisers, please note our subreddit has protections against bots that may result in your comment being automatically unpublished until it is given moderator approval. Thank you for patience as we move through the que as quickly as we can.

so i didnt realise there was an AAC reditt and now i want to show my AAC!!!

https://preview.redd.it/u2dest28la4h1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=06eaf0e8ab9ee6938e0ec0adb7eb731a3d79faa0

https://preview.redd.it/2fcg3bq8la4h1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4656bfbad9d3ccb9d21cc6a1fd9106991dc574b2

this is my AAC device and i use C board and this is my home page!

I use aac sometimes but me get creeped out by the robot voice is there apps that use more natural sounding voice especially with today’s ai

I’m trying to improve the accessibility of a small, non‑profit social space used by disabled adults. The activity itself happens on a TeamTalk server, and part of the onboarding involves downloading the TeamTalk client and connecting through instructions on the website.

I’m not trying to promote the community or recruit members — I’m specifically looking for accessibility feedback from AAC users, SLTs, and anyone who relies on assistive tech for communication or navigation.

If anyone is willing to take a look at:

•

the clarity and cognitive load of the website

•

the accessibility of the instructions

•

how accessible the TeamTalk installation + connection workflow feels

•

any barriers for AAC users or text‑based communicators

•

any screen reader or keyboard navigation issues

…I’d really appreciate it. I can pass the feedback directly to the webmaster so improvements can be made.

If you’re open to evaluating it, I can share the link in a reply.