Effective and accessible communication is considered by many as a human right. Organizations supporting this include: the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association; the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication; and the North American Alliance for Communication Access. [1] [2] As Care Managers and others who serve and support persons with disabilities strive to … Continue reading Ensuring Communication Access for People Who Use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
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What is AAC?
AAC, in the world of speech therapy and communication, is the acronym for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes any form of communication used, other than the spoken word, to express oneself. AAC includes: gestures, facial expressions, vocalizations, body language, signs, written text, pictures, symbols. Many of these forms of communication are used by everyone. … Continue reading What is AAC?
Karen Warfle 