This questionnaire is designed to assist parents, therapists, and teachers select the most important and meaningful vocabulary for children who are beginning to use an AAC system. This can be a great way to get parents and caregivers to participate in the programming process.
This handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with kids on verbal and non-verbal communication using AAC. The simple board includes 18 icons for basic words as well as suggestions for how to incorporate the board into structured therapy sessions.
5 low-tech AAC cards designed for people who want a low-key, basic, pocketable communication tool. The five cards feature an alphabet board, basic words (nurse, doctor, bathroom, medications, glasses, shoes), emojis to communicate emotions, a visual pain scale, and yes/no card with communication strategies.
This handout is designed for rehabilitation therapists working with people who no longer have the mobility or fine motor control to operate phones, computers, lights, blinds, etc. Using voice activated systems (such as the Amazon Echo or the Google Home), these patients can use voice commands to increase independence, reduce reliance on caregivers, and optimize their quality of life. This handout provides 10 voice commands to serve as a starting point for incorporating this type of technical compensatory strategy into your rehabilitation program.