Recommended Reading
A selection of books for AAC users or anyone interested in learning more about AAC.
Eye Can Write
Like water flowing through a watermill the Holy Spirit enables us to be used as God intended and so he gives me the courage to speak up for the voiceless, changing perceptions and prejudices through my charity Teach Us Too and my book Eye Can Write.
‘Ghost Boy’ is the raw and emotional memoir of Martin Pistorius, who was misdiagnosed when he fell ill as a preteen and had to endure the next ten years of his life trapped inside his own body and not knowing if things would ever change for him.
I’m Only In It For The Parking
A wonderful story through Lee’s extraordinary life from the comparisons with Stephen Hawking, some perilous falls, some epic fails and more information about Lee’s private life than you probably need.
Sweet Home Alsager
This audio is a memoir about a young man leaving home to go to university. It is the beginning of his independence as a young man who has cerebral palsy and uses a communication device.
Something to Say About My Communication Device
Kate is friendly and loves to laugh. She’s also a little competitive. Kate explains how she uses a communication device to help her express herself. The Something to Say Collection promotes self-advocacy, understanding of speech and language differences, and conversation about embracing diversity.
Meet our awesome friend Artie: he loves trains, playing chase, and eating pizza. Artie also has autism. Let’s appreciate the differences that make each one of us special (and also make us really, really cool).
Lillie-Ann has an ambition: to write a book. Our English Advisory Teacher’s role is to facilitate that. In fact, at there first meeting, she informed her that she had a series of seven books up her sleeve! Read several of her chapters.
A must-read for children with complex communication needs but also for all of us who need a little inspiration and courage to find our own voices.
Mei is a smart and imaginative ten-year-old with cerebral palsy who longs to connect with people around her. Unable to express herself clearly, Mei feels unheard and alone, caged up like her pet bird Kakoo. Mei and Kakoo’s stories intertwine as they discover friendship, freedom and their place in the world.
How Katie Got a Voice (and a cool new nickname)
A story of challenge, triumph, and acceptance. The students and teachers of Cherry Street School all have nicknames that celebrate their differences. But the new girl, Katie, is really different. She can’t walk or talk so how can the other students involve her in their activities? And how can they give her a nickname?
It’s a lonely feeling to be unable to communicate your hopes and dreams to the ones you love. Sabita Finds Her Voice is a heartwarming story about a real-life girl on the spectrum, written by her real-life mum, Dr. Stephanie Vavilala.
Sabita, a brave young girl who has autism and is non-verbal, wants to find her voice more than anything in the world. Can a new technology be the key to unlocking Sabita’s voice?
Join Ben as he shows you his very special way of communicating. It is different but we think different is good. He uses his AAC to talk to his friends and family. He will take you on an adventure to see and feel the magic he finds in trains. Ben is so glad he has a unique way to communicate with the world and that he can share it with you. The story told from his voice, his AAC.
Animal alphabet is an adapted book. Each letter is associated with an animal. On each page there are simple sentences adapted with AAC symbols (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) that help in language development.
The book is accompanied by a game to learn gestures and onomatopoeias. Enjoy this educational and playful book at home or in therapy.