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  • Using AAC beyond requesting

    Posted by: Wendy Haynes

    To set up an open forum to discuss uses, advantages, disadvantages to AAC and assist staff and parents on how to get started

    For those who are not very familiar with Augmented or Assistive Commincation (AAC) below are the two types of systems that are used inplace of verbal communication.

    Types of AAC 

    Do you or your loved one have difficulty talking? There are options that might help. There are two main types of AAC—unaided systems and aided systems. You may use one or both types. Most people who use AAC use a combination of AAC types to communicate.  

    Unaided Systems  

    You do not need anything but your own body to use unaided systems. These include gestures, body language, facial expressions, and sign language.  

    Aided Systems 

    An aided system uses some sort of tool or device. There are two types of aided systems—basic and high-tech. A pen and paper is a basic aided system. Pointing to letters, words, or pictures on a board is a basic aided system. Touching letters or pictures on a computer screen that speaks for you is a high-tech aided system. Some of these speech-generating devices, or SGDs, can speak in different languages.  

    Other Resources 

    This list does not include every website on this topic. ASHA does not endorse the information on these sites.  

     

    Here is another good resource for implementing AAC in the Classroom

    https://ilc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Top-tips-for-implementing-AAC.pdf

     

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