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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC is all other ways someone communicates without using their mouth to speak. All of us use AAC to communicate, some ways you may use AAC include texting, emailing, facial expressions, body language, and gestures.
People who have a language delay or if their speech sounds make them unintelligible are likely to benefit from AAC to help them communicate. AAC should not be a last resort and should always be considered to support a child's communication.
Some other forms of AAC include, but are not limited to:
communication apps
sign language
switches
core boards
eye gaze systems
'I think AAC would help my child, now what?'
If an AAC system is thought to be beneficial for your child a referral to TalkLink can be made. You can self-refer or I can support you in making this referral. Following a referral you will be put on a waitlist and someone from TalkLink will come out and do an assessment and make an application for equipment. If the application is successful the equipment will be publicly funded.
What AAC we provide
At Playhouse Speech and Language Therapy we can provide core boards and other low-tech communication systems. We also have an iPad with communication apps which can be introduced and used in sessions.
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Sometimes parents choose to self-fund a high-tech device (e.g. an iPad with a communication app) to bypass the TalkLink waitlist, if this is the case I can help guide you through this process.
core board
sign language
communication apps
On Instagram? follow these accounts to learn more about AAC
- Emily Diaz slp
- aac with me
- Spins and Stomps
- Playhouseslt