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Plain-English help with AAC, from a first symbol to a typed sentence. Written for families, therapists and schools, with no jargon and no pressure.

Awareness6 min read

AAC Awareness Month: why every voice deserves to be heard

A warm look at AAC Awareness Month: what it is, why it matters to nonverbal and minimally-verbal people and the families who love them, and the simple belief at the heart of it that every voice deserves to be heard.

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Compare7 min read

Sayella vs the incumbents: an honest comparison

A fair, accurate side-by-side of Sayella and the established AAC apps. We credit the incumbents where they earn it (decades of research, huge symbol libraries) and are clear about where Sayella is different: cross-platform, no forced subscription, price and portability.

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For Schools and SLTs7 min read

AAC for SEN schools: cross-platform, with no per-seat subscription trap

A back-to-school look at choosing AAC for a SEN setting: why cross-platform matters when your fleet is mixed, how to avoid the per-seat subscription trap, and the trust signals (WCAG, portable data, team accounts) worth asking every vendor for.

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Understanding AAC7 min read

The research behind core vocabulary (and why 200 words matter)

It can seem strange that AAC experts start with such a small set of words. But decades of research show that a couple of hundred core words do most of the talking. Here is the evidence, in plain English.

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Features6 min read

Make a symbol for any word: AI symbol generation in Sayella

Every child has words that no symbol library covers: a pet's name, a cousin, a local treat. Sayella can generate a clear symbol for any word, or turn a photo into one, so the things that matter most are never left out.

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For therapists and schools8 min read

An AAC app you can recommend to every family on your caseload

Every speech and language therapist knows the problem: the app you would recommend is the one the family cannot afford or cannot run on their device. Here is an AAC app designed to remove that compromise across a whole caseload.

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AAC for every age7 min read

AAC for teenagers and adults: an app that does not treat you like a toddler

Cartoon icons and nursery colours send a message, whether anyone means them to or not. For teenagers and adults who use AAC, an app should support a grown-up voice on a grown-up engine. Here is what that looks like.

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Getting started with AAC8 min read

Will my child outgrow their AAC app? Why a learned button should never move

One of the first questions parents ask is whether an AAC app will still fit their child in two years. Here is how AAC grows through four stages, and why the words your child has learned should stay exactly where they are.

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Switching7 min read

Switching from Proloquo2Go or TD Snap: how to bring your boards with you

Switching AAC apps feels scary when you have spent hours building a vocabulary. Here is how Open Board Format lets you bring your boards with you, in one click, with nothing left behind.

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Choosing AAC7 min read

Why your child's AAC should never be switched off (the subscription problem)

A child's voice is not a streaming service. Here is the honest story of AAC subscriptions, why a lapsed payment should never silence anyone, and what to look for instead.

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Choosing AAC8 min read

How much does an AAC app really cost? An honest 2026 price comparison

AAC apps can cost anywhere from nothing to over 600 pounds, and the price tag is rarely the whole story. Here is an honest 2026 comparison, including subscriptions, hidden costs and VAT relief.

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News6 min read

Sayella is here: an affordable, cross-platform AAC app, live today

A founder's note on launch day. Sayella is live on the App Store and Google Play: an affordable, cross-platform AAC app with no forced subscription, built so every voice can be heard. Here is what it does, what it costs, and what is honestly still rolling out.

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Getting started8 min read

What is AAC? A warm, jargon-free guide for parents

If a therapist has just mentioned AAC and your head is spinning, start here. A calm, jargon-free explanation of what AAC is, who it helps, and how to take the first small step.

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