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Spoken's AAC blog is your go-to source for insights on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, speech and language disorders, and the latest assistive technology trends.
Stay tuned as we explore emerging tech, share success stories, and shed light on autism, aphasia, and other communication challenges.
Recent Posts
Spoken Wishes You a Happy Autistic Pride Day!
The Spoken team wants to wish you a happy Autistic Pride Day! Join us in celebrating this special date by learning more about it. Read More...
What Is Aphasia? | Aphasia Awareness Month
June is Aphasia Awareness Month, a chance to improve understanding of aphasia and combat misinformation. Learn more about what aphasia is and how you can support people struggling with it. Read More...
New Aphasia Treatment, Brain Chip Grant, RFK Jr., and More (Spoken Roundup #22)
A possible breakthrough for aphasia treatment, a philanthropic push to get brain-computer interfaces off the ground, and a powerful response to HHS Secretary Kennedy's harmful autism rhetoric. Read More...
Spoken’s Mission This Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder of the impact strokes have on people worldwide. Read More...
Autism Acceptance Month Means 50% Off Spoken Premium
Spoken Premium is 50% off for Autism Acceptance Month! Learn more about this special offer. Read More...
Spoken Features You Might Not Know About
Get more out of the app with these useful features you probably didn't know about. Read More...
Brain Tech Advances, the Power of Music, and a ‘Telepathy Tapes’ Critique (Spoken Roundup #21)
An interview reveals how a stroke reshaped Edwyn Collins’ songwriting, NPR visits an aphasia choir, and we look at new tech that could help with aphasia recovery. Plus, a criticism of ‘The Telepathy Tapes’ for reviving discredited Facilitated Communication methods. Read More...
How Music Therapy Helped Joni Mitchell, Working With AAC Users, and More (Spoken Roundup #20)
This month, we highlight how Joni Mitchell reclaimed her voice post-stroke via music therapy, new autism research collaboration tools, and inspiring communication stories. Read More...
User Spotlight: An Anonymous Take on Spoken AAC
An anonymous AAC user shares their experience with Spoken and how it helps them in daily interactions. Read More...
Tips for Communicating During Stress, AAC Book Club, and More (Spoken Roundup #19)
We take a look at recent articles highlighting the effects of communication deprivation, resources for people who have trouble speaking during stress, and upcoming events! Read More...
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