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When Language Becomes a Barrier to Special Education

The first time a mother in our study heard her daughter say “Mami,” it wasn’t through speech. It came through a communication tablet at school. Sofía, a 6 year old with autism, pressed a button, and a digital voice spoke the word her mother had waited years to hear. That moment carried more than joy....
By Angelica Sanchez | March 26, 2026