AAC Visualized: A Visual Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Our mission with AAC Visualized is to normalize the use of AAC, advocate for more acceptance and access to AAC and empower families through collaboration and education. We have created this book for those who want to learn more about how to support their learners who are nonvocal or have limited speech, with the belief that everyone should have a voice. Whether you are brand new to AAC or aim to expand your learner's overall communication skills, we have step-by-step visuals to guide you! With more than 20 visualized skills, an approachable overview of AAC, and a collection of templates & tools, you will be ready to support your learner!

Morgan van Diepen
Morgan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Autism Specialist with over 15 years of working experience in the field of ABA. Through her international experience working with families and schools, Morgan's passion for disseminating behavior strategies in an engaging and approachable way expanded. She has presented at several national conferences and continues to act as an advocate for accessible behavioral expertise for families and teachers.

Janna Bedoyan
Janna is an Autism Early Childhood Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience in the classroom. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist. She is deeply passionate about AAC, as she has spent much of her life helping children and their families find ways to communicate together. Janna loves nothing more than seeing the light in a child's eyes when they are able to communicate for the first time! AAC is her love language!

Boudewijn van Diepen
Boudewijn is an award-winning infographic designer who approaches every project from a conceptual and original perspective. His ability to effectively shape complex information into an understandable and aesthetically attractive visual is evidenced through his more than 10 years of diverse experience ranging from projects for government agencies to start-up nonprofit organizations. Boudewijn loves to use his creativity to make the world a more approachable place.