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Very Basic Acute Care AAC Boards

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Print Resource — US letter — 5 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AphasiaBrain InjuryStroke

A simple, step-by-step AAC tool for acute care settings that supports communication even with significant cognitive or motor impairments. Start with basic yes/no responses and gradually introduce additional choices as patients’ alertness, endurance, and communication skills improve. This printable therapy activity is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Aphasia, Brain Injury and Stroke. Print Resource, US letter, 5 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I introduce low-tech AAC in hospital settings?
  • How can I support communication in nonverbal patients in acute care?
  • What AAC tools work for patients with severe communication limitations?

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