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Communication

"Communication is the foundation of relationships,

learning, and self-expression."

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COMMUNICATION MATTERS!

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What is Communication?

Communication is the active process of exchanging information and ideas. Communication involves both understanding and expression. Forms of expression may include personalized movements, gestures, objects, vocalizations, verbalizations, signs, pictures, symbols, printed words, and output from augmentative and alternative (AAC) devices.

-American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

The goal for communication is to allow all individuals to meaningfully interact with others and effectively express their needs, wants, feelings, and preferences.

The

Communication

Bill of Rights

The National Joint Committee developed The Communication Bill of Rights to ensure the basic rights of persons with severe disabilities to affect, through communication, the conditions of their existence.

Helpful Communication Resources

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Check out these handouts on Developmental Milestones from ASHA.

Join use for our monthly podcast when we discuss hot topics related to speech, language and communication.

WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH?

Calling all SLPs!

Register now for our Fall SLP Network Meeting. We have two locations for your convenience. Click here

Virtual event with Dr. Tiffany Hogan

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