ABA in MIA | Episode 3: Autism & Speech: How to Transition from AAC + Is Regression Normal?

ABA in MIA | Episode 3: Parents’ Questions — Answered

Does AAC Delay Speech? Is Regression Normal? How Do You Transition to Talking? | ABA in MIA Podcast

If you’re a parent navigating autism and communication challenges, this episode is for you. 💙

In today’s ABA in MIA podcast, we answer three of the most searched and misunderstood questions in the autism and ABA world:

👉 How do you transition from AAC to verbal speech?
We break down when and how speech may emerge, how to support verbal attempts, and how to safely fade prompts while maintaining communication.

👉 Is regression normal in autism?
Why do skills sometimes seem to disappear? When should parents be concerned? And what steps should you take if regression happens?

👉 Will AAC, PECS, or ASL prevent my child from talking?
There is a LOT of misinformation online. We explain what research actually says about AAC and speech development — and why alternative communication often supports language growth rather than delays it.

Whether your child uses an AAC device, PECS, ASL, or is minimally verbal, this episode gives practical strategies, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance from a BCBA perspective.

💬 We created this episode to empower parents with clarity — not fear.

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