Why Pictures are not the same as Symbols
Pictures and symbols may look similar on the surface, but they may serve different purposes in communication. Understanding the difference matters if we want to support communication development effectively.
April 01, 2026
Thinking about Emergent Readers using Symbols
Emergent readers are those who are gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours that come before conventional reading and writing. Symbols, when used thoughtfully, can play a valuable role supporting individuals at this stage in a literacy journey.
March 04, 2026
Reflections from ATIA 2026 – AI and the Future of AAC Symbol-Based Communication
ATIA 2026 avoided AI hype with integration within AT firmly in place, but transparency, cultural inclusion, and user control remains essential.
February 05, 2026
Beyond Childhood: Adult AAC Users may need the Symbols they want.
Thinking 'inclusive communication' from childhood to adulthood, AAC must evolve. Adults may need different symbol choices.
January 14, 2026
GenAI for AAC symbol development: recognising bias
Symbols generated using artificial intelligence that appear in an unwanted style, despite good prompts, need added elements.
December 12, 2025
Catching up with news about AI in AAC Apps
Looking at innovative AAC apps using AI and ways to improve prompt accuracy for symbol style matching and speedier outcomes.
August 28, 2025
More Choices - AAC Symbols as Sets and Collections
Explore our AI generated symbol sets and collections. Specific topics and very different styles of symbols now available.
June 12, 2025
Spring updating behind the scenes!
Background work updating Symbol Creator AI, allowing for the creation of symbols in the style of open licenced symbol sets.
April 25, 2025
Alphabets, scripts and other writing systems when using Board Builder
Adding the use of multiple writing systems withndifferent font types and creating symbols in charts with Symbol Creator.
April 13, 2025