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It was AAC all along – visual symbols and AAC Awareness Month
October is AAC Awareness Month. Find out what AAC really means, why visual symbols, timetables and communication book...
Big Emotions After School? Here's Why... and What Helps
Does your child hold it together all day at school, then show some really big emotions the moment they get home?
If s...
Are these Social Stories?
When Debbie and I first started creating our Visual Stories range, one of the earliest conversations we had wasn't...
I'm changing my logo - and here's why...
When I began Create Visual Aids and we designed the logo, I needed something that represented communication. Because ...
Why does a visual timetable make such a difference to some children?
Why Does a Visual Timetable Make Such a Difference?
Picture this. It's a busy morning and you're moving through the h...
How Visual Aids Help Autistic Individuals Thrive
This week marks World Autism Awareness Week 2026 — an opportunity for everyone to come together to raise awareness, a...
Using Visual Symbols to Support Expressive Communication
Many of us may be a parent or carer to, or work with, a child who is unable to use spoken words to express their feel...
Children and The Need for Routine
Why Routines Matter
Once the excitement of Christmas has passed, many adults feel a quiet sense of relief at the tho...
Reasons why your child’s behaviour may change on the lead up to Christmas (and how we can help them)
As the Christmas season approaches, you may notice a shift in your child’s behaviour. Obviously, your child is excite...
Make Mornings Easier - 6 tips for getting your children out of the door in a calm and stress-free way
Do you ever find the morning routine way harder than it should be? You are left feeling frustrated that what should b...
Helping Your Child Communicate When They Are In A Heightened Sense Of Emotion.
We've all been there. Whether you call it a meltdown, tantrum, lost the plot, or your own name - as parents we've al...
Finding the right method of visual communication.
I know you're keen to support someone with their anxieties, communication or behaviour - that's why you're here,...