What is an AAC?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems are life-changing tools for individuals who struggle with verbal speech. An AAC tablet, also called a communication tablet for autism or communication tablet for non-verbal users, gives your loved one a clear and reliable way to express their needs, feelings, and thoughts. These tools range from simple picture-based boards to full-featured AAC devices with touch-activated words, text-to-speech, and personalized vocabularies.
For many autistic children and non-verbal individuals, an AAC system becomes their voice—helping them communicate at home, in school, and in the community. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, understanding how AAC works is the first step toward empowering meaningful communication.
Why Do We Need a Communication Tablet for Autism?
An AAC device is built specifically for communication—using symbols, words, voice output, and customizable layouts that match the user’s abilities.
Many families choose communication tablets for autism because they support visual learning, reduce frustration, and encourage independence. A well-designed communication tablet for non-verbal users becomes more than a tool—it becomes their voice.
AAC tablets are used by:
• Autistic children who struggle with spoken language
• Non-verbal adults, including stroke, ALS, and apraxia patients
• Individuals with developmental or speech delays
• Anyone who needs an alternative communication method
Understanding how an AAC tablet works—and how it adapts to your loved one’s needs—is the foundation for choosing the right system.
How TalkingTiles AAC Tablet Can Help Your Loved one?
The TalkingTiles AAC tablet gives non-verbal and minimally verbal individuals a clear, reliable way to express themselves—at home, at school, and in the community. Unlike a standard tablet with generic apps, TalkingTiles is a dedicated AAC device built specifically for communication. Every feature is designed to support autistic children, speech-delayed learners, and non-verbal users who benefit from visual language systems.
With TalkingTiles, your loved one can:
• Tap symbols or words to speak using natural-sounding voice output
• Build sentences using simple, intuitive visual tiles
• Access vocabulary organized for autism-friendly learning
• Customize folders and tiles to match their daily routines
• Communicate independently without frustration
Families often describe TalkingTiles as “life changing.” (see our Amazon reviews). A communication tablet for autism reduces meltdowns, encourages confidence, and creates more meaningful interactions between the user and the people around them. For non-verbal users, a communication tablet for non-verbal expression can finally open the door to connection—and give them a voice that’s always available and always understood.
TalkingTiles was built to be simple, fast, and empowering, helping your loved one communicate with ease and dignity every single day.