[header] How to choose aac for an autistic person [title] Consider the person's verbal skills. [step] If an autistic person is completely nonverbal, or has significant nonverbal episodes, or if their communication isn't developed or reliable enough to be functional, then they can benefit from some form of aac. Aac can supplement limited verbal abilities or be used as a sole means of communication.
[substeps] Aac may be a stepping stone to verbal speech. It helps develop many of the principles of communication and exchange in interactions, and doesn't hinder the development of natural speech.