AAC Mythbusters - a No-Prep AAC Trivia Activity

Help your fellow colleagues bust these AAC myths!

This engaging, no-prep AAC Mythbusters trivia activity is designed to challenge common misconceptions, spark meaningful conversations, and build a shared, neurodiversity-affirming understanding of communication supports.

Perfect for staff meetings, PD days, or quick team discussions - this activity makes learning about AAC interactive, reflective, and fun!

What This Resource Does:

AAC Mythbusters helps educators move beyond outdated beliefs and into research-based, student-centered thinking. Each statement encourages staff to reflect on what they’ve heard, what they believe, and what best practice really looks like.

What’s Included:

• 21 YES/NO AAC statements
• 21 corresponding answers with clear, easy-to-understand explanations
• Visually engaging slides/pages (perfect for projecting or sharing digitally)
• No prep required - just open and go!

Sample Topic:

“Using AAC will stop a child from learning to talk.”

Participants decide: Myth or Fact?
Facilitator can then review the answer and explanation grounded in research (spoiler: it’s a myth 😉).

How to Use:

• Project during a staff meeting or PD session
• Have staff vote (thumbs up/down, hold up cards, or discuss in pairs)
• Reveal the answer and explanation
• Pause for quick reflection or discussion

Why You’ll Love It:

• Builds shared understanding across your team
• Promotes neurodiversity-affirming practices
• Encourages discussion
• Super easy to implement (no prep!)
• Keeps staff engaged (yes - even during PD!)