🏫 AAC Preschool & Nursery Support

We provide tailored, low-tech AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) resources for early years settings, helping children to understand, communicate, and take part in everyday activities. Using a total communication approach—combining symbols, signs, gestures, and spoken language—we work with staff to identify needs and supply practical, easy-to-use visual supports. Our symbol-based AAC resources are designed to fit seamlessly into classrooms, supporting language development, inclusion, and confident communication for all children.

Early communication is key to confidence and development. We support early years settings by providing tailored, low-tech AAC and symbol-based resources that help all children understand, express themselves, and take part in daily activities. Our approach is rooted in total communication—using a combination of symbols, gestures, signs, and spoken language—so every child has multiple ways to communicate. Through discussion with staff, we identify what’s needed and supply practical, easy-to-use visual supports that fit naturally into the setting.

Services include:

Creation of symbol-rich environments using low-tech AAC resources
Personalised symbol-based materials (e.g. choice boards, visuals, communication boards)
Visual timetables and routine supports
Tailored classroom resources developed through consultation
Guidance on using a total communication approach alongside AAC resources
Staff support on implementing and maintaining resources effectively
Ongoing review and adaptation of resources as needs evolve