If Animals Had Talkers: Exploring Augmentative Alternative Communication - Paperback

by Semenova Hanna (Illustrator), Caitlin Downie (Author)

What if animals could talk... using AAC?
Join Cruz, a multimodal communicator, on a magical farm adventure where animals use their very own "talkers" to express themselves. Through imaginative and interactive storytelling, this fun and educational children's book introduces a world where communication goes beyond words, and every voice matters. If Animals Had Talkers is more than a story, it's an engaging AAC communication book created to support AAC and nonverbal communicators while helping children explore different ways of communicating. From assistive communication devices to multiple modalities and language, this story gently introduces key concepts in a way that feels natural, playful, and empowering. Written by a Speech-Language Pathologist, this book blends heart with evidence-based communication strategies and evidence-informed techniques used in speech therapy for children. It also supports social language speech therapy goals, making it a valuable tool for those navigating complex communication needs.