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AssistiveWare Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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What is it?

National Groups
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Website
  • Info on Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).
  • Unaided & aided AAC supports non-verbal communication.
  • For individuals with speech difficulties or other disabilities.
  • AAC enhances relationships, social interactions & autonomy.

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Published: 12/11/23

Description

What is AAC?

AAC is short for Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Communication devices, systems, strategies and tools that replace or support spoken language are known as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). These tools support a person who has difficulties communicating using speech.

Basically, AAC can be tools, systems, devices or strategies. These tools help a person communicate, when they cannot rely on speech. Perhaps your child has not started talking. Perhaps you have lost your ability to speak. Perhaps your speech comes and goes. Maybe speaking is harder than other ways to communicate. AAC can help.

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