Communication

4 terms

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Tools and methods that support or replace spoken language so people can communicate (e.g., symbol boards, text-to-speech, sign, eye-gaze).

Differences in how the brain processes sound, leading to difficulty understanding speech (especially in noise) despite typical hearing.

Autistic and non‑autistic people both struggle to understand each other—not just autistic people struggling.

Enthusiastically sharing a large amount of information about a special interest at one time.