Under the harsh fluorescent lights of an emergency room, most people can verbally communicate their symptoms and severity of pain to a nurse. Those who cannot use their voice to communicate must rely ...

is your neighborhood reporter for North Beach, Downtown Corpus Christi and the Bay Area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For most people communicating is a simple task, but it can also be a challenge for ...

COLUMBIA - The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment received a grant for speech-generating devices that can help kids with autism and complex communication needs to express their needs and ...

Scottsville 8-year-old Nathaniel Johnson, who’s autistic, carries around a picture binder for when verbal communication is difficult. A breadth of pictures and words represent things concrete and ...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is more than a tool—it’s a bridge to connection, learning, and self-expression for children with complex communication needs. From early intervention ...

For children with autism or communication delays, tools like the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Functional Communication Training (FCT) can be transformative. These approaches ...

"Devices for Autism" invites individuals and organizations in AL, AR, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, SC to donate their used, but still functional, laptops and tablets. These devices will directly contribute to ...