Communication is the bottleneck right now
Start with functional communication, AAC fit, and the messages that reduce daily friction before chasing polish or longer speech goals.
Communication 3 guides
Communication Guides
Autism Communication and AAC Guides
Guides for functional communication, AAC access, receptive language, phrase growth, and why communication has to change what happens next.
This cluster shifts readers away from speech appearance and toward usable communication that reduces friction in daily life.
Where To Start
Pick the situation closest to yours.
All Communication Guides
Free guides on communication.
Does AAC Stop Speech? What Families Need to Know
AAC is not a last resort and not a surrender. The real question is what gives the child the best communication access right now.
Functional Communication Before Complex Speech
If communication does not change what happens next, children stop using it. Function comes before polish.
Why Eye Contact Is a Weak First Target
Eye contact is often a compliance target, not a communication skill. The real foundations are shared attention, social referencing, and initiation.
In The Handbook
These guides cover the basics. The handbook goes deeper.
The full book covers communication across 5 dedicated chapters with detailed frameworks, decision tools, and planning sheets.
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Related Appendices
Practical tools included with the handbook.
- Appendix E. Communication and AAC Starter Map
- Appendix O. Functional Communication Starter Phrase Bank
- Appendix G. Language Progression Planner
