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What is AAC?
What is AAC?
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is a term that's used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate.
What is Aided Language Stimulation?
What is Aided Language Stimulation?
Click to watch this short video about what aided language stimulation is, and why it is so important for those with communication needs.
32manualboardfinal2.pdfACPS 32 Core
ACPS 32 Core
This is core board that can be printed and used to help with modeling. It has 32 or so core words.
60manualboardfinal.pdfACPS 60 Core
ACPS 60 Core
This is core board that can be printed and used to help with modeling. It has 60 or so words.
96manualboardfinal2.pdfACPS Core 96
ACPS Core 96
This is core board that can be printed and used to help with modeling. It has 96 or so core words along with some categories access and word endings.
AAC ALS ACTIVITY.pdfAAC Parent Modeling Ideas for Activities
AAC Parent Modeling Ideas for Activities
This is a list of phrases by activity that parents can use to help them know what they could model.
How to Determine Supports
How to Determine Supports
Students with severe speech or language difficulties who cannot use verbal speech effectively and efficiently may need another way to communicate. They may need Augmentative Alternative Communication or AAC to:
learn language
share information
socialize with others
AAC can range from paper-based communication boards to high-tech voice output communication devices. Once the IEP or 504 team conducts a screening and/or evaluation following the SETT Framework, they use this information to determine which communication systems to trial with the student. For those students physically unable to point or use a touchscreen, IEP and 504 teams can explore other access methods, such as:
partner assisted scanning
eye gaze
head tracking
switch control with scanning
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