Do you ever have that pit in your stomach when a child isn't making progress with early language strategies? If a child isn't responding to early intervention strategies or has hit a plateau, it could indicate a need for augmentative alternative communication (AAC). It's a common myth that starting AAC will impede a child's ability to learn verbal speech, and AAC can be the perfect tool to help teach language skills as a child's verbal speech catches up! These are the three signs: 1. Not making progress with early language strategies 2. Signs of autism or any other diagnosis beyond speech/language delay 3. Limited babbling