
Visual Processing in AAC
Many autistic individuals process visual information more effectively than speech, which is why symbol-based AAC works with the brain rather than against it.
3 January 2026
Educational articles about AAC modelling, visual processing, and communication development. Learn practical strategies to support AAC users.

Many autistic individuals process visual information more effectively than speech, which is why symbol-based AAC works with the brain rather than against it.

The brain learns through association, and timing is everything. Every second of delay between a moment and its symbol weakens the connection.