ACS Resources

This page contains links to handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful.  

rainbow coloured paper crane logo    AAC Resources Padlet

   Information on: introduction to AAC,
   communication strategies, and AAC apps and devices. 

 

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  Check out our roadmap for integrating AAC here! 

 

tvcc logo  E-learning modules 

Free online training and education modules
for families and community members

 

 

Using Symbolsboy at splash pad with low tech communication book

Symbols are the “words” kids who are non-verbal use to talk. Using symbols (pictures or text) is a foundational skill of learning to use an augmentative communication system.

Kids need to learn what symbols mean by having the people around them model using them.  Kids can also learn what symbols mean by having opportunities to use them to talk.  Here are some handouts modeling and giving kids a chance to use symbols to talk.

 

Exploring technology

Simple speech generating device are a great way for kids to explore the use of recorded messages to communicate with others.  They range from one to multiple messages on a single device.  Here are some handouts to help generate some ideas about messages that can be recorded onto simple speech generating devices.

Access

Some kids have difficulty accurately pointing to symbols and/or activating buttons on speech generating devices.  Here are some handouts to help explore alternate ways that kids with difficulty accurately access symbols or a device with their hands.

Communicating with someone who uses AC

Learning to communicate with someone who uses AC can be challenging at times.  Here are some tips for communicating with someone who uses augmentative communication:

 

I Can Blog

"I Can" was a monthly blog to help kids who use augmentative communication increase their participation.