I feel like sometimes thereās this assumption that part time AAC users have the privilege of being able to speak (and especially speak effectively) whenever itās needed. And while that may be true for some folks, it is not true for all. Even simple words, please, thank you, sorry, I often struggle to say (barely getting it out or needing prompting like a little kid), or canāt say. And that can cause issues with coming off as rude.
And of course this isnāt the same experience as someone who is nonverbal or a full time AAC user, and Iām not trying to say that. But I see a lot of times where itās assumed that part time AAC users are this one thing, a monolith where we all have these specific abilities, or all have certain abilities often enough that our lack of them isnāt causing any major issues.















