Practical guides on AAC and non-verbal communication, written for South African families, schools, and therapists.
In a multilingual home, it is natural to wonder how many languages should appear in your child's AAC system. Here is how to think about home language, school language, and the words worth keeping consistent.
25 September 2026 Getting startedShould your child's AAC board use real photographs or symbols? Here's how to decide, and why many communication boards end up mixing both.
11 September 2026 Getting startedAAC doesn't need to be saved for therapy sessions. Here's how to weave it into snack time, play, getting dressed, and the rest of your family's everyday routines.
4 September 2026 Getting startedYour child isn't using their AAC system yet, and that doesn't necessarily mean it isn't working. Here's what to try, what to expect, and when to ask for help.
28 August 2026 Getting startedCore words are the everyday words that work across almost any situation. Here's what AAC core words are, which to start with, and how to model them at home.
26 August 2026 Getting startedA simple, step-by-step guide to making a low-tech AAC communication board at home using paper, photos and a few household items.
17 August 2026 Getting startedThere's no perfect age to start AAC. Here are the signs it may help, how to begin, and why it doesn't mean giving up on speech.
10 August 2026 Myths & misconceptionsMany parents worry that AAC will replace speech. Here's what research says — and why giving a child a way to communicate now matters.
3 August 2026 Privacy & trustA clear, plain-language overview of how VOIS handles children's information, from communication boards and card images to voice recordings.
27 July 2026 Getting startedAAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Here's what that actually means, who it's for, and how to tell if it might help your child.
23 July 2026 Language & communicationMost AAC apps default to English. Here's why matching your child's AAC to the language spoken at home matters — and how VOIS makes it possible.
22 July 2026