Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) may compensate, temporarily or permanently, for severe expressive communication disorders. Some disabilities may hinder speech or speech development: e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, strokes, traumatic brain injuries. Possible Solution: AAC can be used to supplement existing speech or replace speech that is not functional; it can also be employed to develop child’s developing speech/language skills.

Things to Remember:
• AAC will NOT hinder natural speech development, research actually suggests the opposite for children.
• Children with AAC systems often develop vocal/spoken language skills with proper intervention.
• Human interaction is impossible without communication, and appropriate AAC is a invaluable resource.
• Learn More, Educate Yourself, Make Necessary Decisions in a Timely Manner

ISAAC International Society for AAC http://www.isaac-online.org/en/aac/index.html
YAACK (great site to teach yourself about AAC) http://aac.unl.edu/yaack/
AAC Resources: http://aac.unl.edu/AAClinks.html
AAC Vendor List: http://aac.unl.edu/AACVI1.html
AAC Research: Coming Soon
American Speech Language Hearing Association www.asha.org
Apraxia Kids: www.apraxia-kids.org
Dysphalgia Online www.dysphagiaonline.com
National Aphasia Society www.aphasia.org
Augmentative Communication Inc. www.augcominc.com
Assistech: www.azhearing.com
AAC-RERC: Augmented Alternative Communication Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers www.aac-rerc.com
Freedom of Speech: Assistive Technology Solutions www.freedomofspeech.com
Learning Fundamentals: Software for Language, Learning, and Speech www.locutour.com
SATPAC: Articulations Therapy for the 21st Century www.satpac.com
Simplified Technology: Links to assistive technology and augmentative communication resources www.lburkhart.com/links.htm

This list is still under construction

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