New augmentative communication board software (AAC software) is now available for individuals with autism and other disabilities. Many of these augmentative communication software programs include picture symbols that can be used to facilitate the development and effective use of language for communication. Although picture symbols have been used for many years in programs for nonverbal communication, they are now used in a variety of computer devices to facilitate both communication and learning..
Academic Communication Associates offers books and software with picture symbols that can be used for augmentative communication. Text can be added to images in a variety of languages. For additional information about augmentative communication books and software products, click here