An early intervention teacher demonstrating how core boards aac and a favorite children's song can provide powerful AAC support.

Core Boards AAC for Beginners: How to Use Music for Quick, Powerful Wins

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If you're new to AAC, you may be wondering where to start, what words to focus on, and how to use a core board. One simple answer? Your child’s favorite songs.
A core board AAC system for children with speech delays and language disorders, pictured behind an early intervention teacher.

How Core Board AAC Transforms Communication Into Something Surprisingly Easy

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Many AAC approaches start with requests, but a core board opens the door to much richer communication.
An early intervention teacher and face behind First Words Dance Party® standing in front of fringe vocab words.

Why Fringe Vocab Matters More Than You Think (It May Surprise You)

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Core words get most of the attention in AAC conversations — but fringe vocab might be the missing piece.
A teacher modeling language with an aac core board.

How to Feel Good Using an AAC Core Board (No Experience Needed)

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In this post, you’ll learn what an AAC core board is, who it’s for, and three simple ways to start using one at home—even if you’re brand new to AAC.
A song board for using music in speech therapy.

The Best Song Board for Speech Therapy : 5 Insider Tips to Know Before You Buy

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Song boards can be a powerful way to support understanding, participation, and communication during music time— but not all song boards are created equal.
Printable communication boards for children with speech delays and language disorders.

Printable Communication Boards: 5 Secrets to Know Before You Buy for Better Results

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Before you buy, learn what matters, what doesn’t, and why pairing communication boards with motivating routines can make modeling more natural and effective.
A mother and child engaging in speech therapy home practice.

Speech Therapy Home Practice: 7 Quick, Easy Activities You Need for Success

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Speech therapy home practice doesn’t require bells and whistles. In fact, the best activities are the routines you’re already doing with your child every day.
A toddler looking but not speaking as parents wonder what causes speech delays.

What Causes Speech Delays? 8 Clear Reasons You Absolutely Need to Know

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You’re starting to wonder if something’s wrong. You deserve clear answers— and real ways to support your child in the meantime.
A child whose parent wonders whether it's developmental delay vs autism affecting their development.

Developmental Delay vs Autism: How to Compare and Accomplish Speech Success

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When your child isn’t hitting developmental milestones quite in line with their age, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s a developmental delay vs autism.
Instruments used in autism music therapy.

Autism Music Therapy: 5 Reasons to Embrace This Promising Method

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Music is a powerful autism intervention. Discover 5 ways it can support connection, communication, and confidence—for both you and your child.
A smiling child with either autism or speech delay.

Autism or speech delay? How to be sure when your wonderful child's not talking

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In this article, we’re going to walk through speech delays and autism: what each one means, how they're alike and different, and how they sometimes overlap.
Instruments used in music for speech therapy.

Music for Speech Therapy: 5 Easy Ways to Accomplish Speech Success at Home

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Does your late talker love music? I’ll walk you through the science and the strategy to get you started with music for speech therapy at home.