Blog & stories

Personal stories from our family, practical tips, and guides on communication, AAC, and TWIYO — for parents, professionals, and schools.

Need a communication aid? What to do next

The speech therapist recommends a communication aid — what now? Steps for home, school, reimbursement, and a temporary start while you wait for a definitive device.

Inclusion: what it means and how to include children with communication challenges

What is inclusion, and how do you help children who struggle to speak or communicate participate fully? Practical guidance for parents, schools, and caregivers.

Speech aids and tools: an overview for parents and caregivers

What speech aids and tools are available? From pictograms and communication boards to speech devices and apps — a practical overview and tips to get started.

What is aided communication? A guide for parents, schools, and caregivers

Aided communication helps people who cannot or struggle to speak express themselves. What it is, who it is for, which forms exist, and how to get started at home.

What is a speech device? A guide for parents and caregivers

A speech device (AAC aid) supports communication when speaking is difficult. What it is, who it is for, and how TWIYO can help as an affordable alternative.

App status June 2026: TWIYO for aided communication and language development

TWIYO is on version 1.3.1 in June 2026. For everyone who cannot or struggles to speak: what you can do — word games, communication board (AAC), speller, counting, and alphabet — and what is new since the official launch.

Official launch: TWIYO 1.3.0 — our first stable release

TWIYO has officially launched. Version 1.3.0 brings games, AAC, the speller, Premium, and the parent panel together in one stable app — privacy-first, on your own tablet.

TWIYO on your tablet without an app store

Why a Progressive Web App (PWA) helps families and schools — quick install, works offline, always up to date.

Custom words with photos: make learning personal

Children learn faster when words reflect their world. Tips to keep photos on-device and make practice fun.

AAC at home: communicating with a communication board

What is AAC, when does a communication board help, and how TWIYO fits between speech therapy sessions.

Recording your own voice: why and how in TWIYO

A trusted voice helps children listen sooner. How to record per word — stored locally, works offline.

What are pictograms? A guide for parents and schools

Pictograms are clear symbols that help children understand and communicate. How they work in AAC and in TWIYO — with photos or built-in images.

An unbelievably puzzling brain

Our child masters the iPhone effortlessly, but does not speak. On regressive autism, hidden language comprehension, and why we keep believing in his talents.

Inclusive education for everyone

Our daughter sees her brother who cannot speak as completely normal. On inclusive education, outreach support, and why contact between all children enriches everyone.

Blind spot

Every parent has a blind spot for their child. On self-protection, uncertainty about the future, and why positivity and talents must remain the starting point.

TWIYO — The World Is Your Oyster

The world is your oyster — you just have to seize the chances. A reflection just before Hárris’ 9th birthday and why TWIYO was born.