Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)

What is alternative augmentative communication?

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) is a type of communication strategy for individuals who have difficulties with verbal communication. AAC can be used to supplement, or compensate for people who have difficulty with verbal communication. 

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How can a Speech Pathologist help?

Speech Pathologists are the primary profession for AAC management and implementation. Our clinicians can provide:

• An assessment of a persons communication skills and their needs.

• Collaborating with the patient and family to choose and design an AAC system

• Implementation and ongoing re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the system and ensuring that the person can express their needs, preferences and ideas. 

• Intervention using Key Word Signing and Auslan Signbank