In this episode, Elizabeth and Hillary define and discuss AAC. Elizabeth shares her family's journey with AAC and Hillary gives her perspective on learning about AAC as an outsider with no previous knowledge. They discuss different modes of communication, pros and cons of each, and give tips for addressing the cost of voice-output AAC systems. Next week, the series will continue with a description of functional communication training using AAC.
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