Caption Chat is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tool intended for educational and personal use. It does not replace assessment, therapy, or recommendations by a qualified speech-language pathologist or other healthcare professional.
Every individual who uses AAC has unique communication needs. Vocabulary selection and board configuration should be guided by a professional familiar with the individual whenever possible.
This tool is provided as-is. The author is not responsible for how it is used or any outcomes resulting from its use.
Caption Chat is currently available at no cost to support accessibility for families, educators, and clinicians.
Sheila Lin, MSc., reg. CASLPO, S-LP(C) is a registered speech-language pathologist with clinical experience in AAC, language development, and communication support across the lifespan.
🌐 slplin.comCaption Chat began as a personal project to make high-quality, customizable AAC accessible without costly payment or subscriptions. The goal is to give families, educators, and clinicians a practical, research-informed starting point that can be tailored to each child's real communication needs.
The vocabulary set draws on core word research, AAC clinical practice, and the daily language demands of children communicating at home, at school, and in the community.
Built with AI-assisted tools under the clinical direction of the author. All clinical content, vocabulary curation, and pedagogical decisions were made by a licensed SLP. Icons are provided by OpenMoji under CC BY-SA 4.0 and Mulberry Symbols under CC BY-SA 2.0 UK: England & Wales.
Caption Chat would not exist without the work of those who believe communication is a fundamental right. Sincere thanks to:
If you are an SLP, educator, AAC user, or developer who would like to contribute vocabulary sets, translations, or improvements, please reach out via the Contact tab.
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