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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - Adult Speech Therapy Services

Using a form of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, provides children who are unable to or have difficulty speaking with a different method of communication. Using this method may further the opportunity for interaction with the world around them! Examples of AAC include: 💬 Picture or letter boards 💬 Pointing to or gazing at choices 💬 AAC apps 💬 AAC devices 💬 And more! When used in therapy sessions, AAC devices improve self-confidence due to the ability to communicate what i

AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication. AAC gives people access to communication when verbal expression is not accessible to them. In this scenario, Remi is a person who is deaf with cochlear implants. She presents with tremendous strengths receptively and her vocabulary and language acquisition are developing more by the day. Remi is developing skills regarding speech sounds and auditory perception, but is not always understood verbally. She is using low tech AAC in this vide

Assistive Technology for Communication Disorders