Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)AAC services are designed to assist individuals who are unable to communicate through natural means, either spoken or written. These services may be appropriate for any person with a severe expressive communication disorder, including children born with a disability that disrupts their ability to develop functional speech (i.e. cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, among others) as well as adults with acquired neurological communication disorders (traumatic brain injury, aphasia, degenerative neurological disorders, such as ALS, among others). AAC may include supplementing and training unaided forms of communication, such as gestures, facial expressions and use of manual signs and American Sign Language. Aided forms of communication include use of an external support system, such as visual-graphic symbols on communication boards, books or low-tech devices or computer based voice output systems.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
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