What do I do if the school wants my child to switch to a different AAC program?

Many professionals don’t recommend changing a program once a child starts using it, unless there's a compelling reason to. If the school wants your child to switch, you want to make sure it’s in the child’s best interest. You also want to make sure that your private AAC specialist’s input is considered. If they're little, it can be a good time to take a look and make sure that it's the correct program for their needs.

Whatever program your child is using, the school team needs to have the appropriate training, even if it's something that they've used for other students. Lisa says she always recommends writing into the IEP that training will be done at the beginning of every school year and any time there is a change in staff working with the child.