What is AAC?

by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | What We Are Learning

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It’s a way of communicating that doesn’t rely on speech alone. AAC can support speech (augmentative) or provide another way to communicate (alternative). It gives people access to communication in the way that...

What is Auslan and What is Key Word Sign?

by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | What We Are Learning

Auslan is a complete language used by the Deaf community. It has its own grammar, sentence structure, and rules — different from spoken English. Key Word Sign is a communication approach. It uses signs (often from Auslan), alongside speech, to support understanding...

There’s More Than One Way to Be Heard

by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | What We Are Learning

You ask a question. You wait. Maybe you try again… a little slower this time. They don’t respond the way you expected. No words. No clear answer. Maybe just a look, a movement, or nothing at all. And it’s easy to wonder — are they understanding? Here’s the shift:...

The Small Signs That Make Communication Feel Possible

by admin | Apr 17, 2026 | What We Are Learning

You know the moment. You’re talking, prompting, waiting… and the words just aren’t coming. You try again. Softer this time. “Tell me what you need.” And they look away. Or get frustrated. Or shut down completely. Here’s the gentle truth: sometimes, spoken words are...

Sensory Seeking vs Sensory Avoiding

by admin | Apr 17, 2026 | What We Are Learning

How do we experience the world through our senses? Our brains constantly take in information from our senses — sounds, textures, smells, movement, light. Most of the time we don’t even notice it happening. But for some individuals, processing this sensory input can be...