Regarding the AAC and who to use it with... It is recommended if you get an AAC app you should have an SLP that is trained with them teach you how to use it and have her incorporate it to his sessions. My DD1 is non verbal, mostly, and has an autism diagnosis. We were able to have our state cover the cost of the iPad because of her diagnosis and what it was going to be used for, communication and educational purposes. I know there are some grants available to receive one if insurance wouldn't cover it. It has been great for her! There are so many areas to can get apps for to work with your son. We have had it since March and she is starting to combine 2 words together and can do puzzles, on the iPad and floor puzzles, answer questions about a story being read.
My DD1 using it at school as the school doesn't have one for her, or any of the other students to use. They keep requesting it but so far denied. But at the beginning of the school year 5 kids came in with their own iPads.
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