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This link will take you to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website where you can read a brief introduction into what AAC is. This page covers things such as augmentative vs alternative, high-tech/low-tech/no tech, and find many more resources to further your knowledge.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Children and adults with severe speech or language problems may need to find other ways to communicate. There are many types of AAC that they can use. Speech-language pathologists, or SLPs, can help.

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"although I don’t have any speech due to my disability, from a young age I have always got something to say and people will say I never shut up!"

In this post, Jill Clark writes about her personal experience with AAC and not only how it has changed her life but how much AAC has changed over the last 30 years.

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My AAC journey - Communication Inclusion People

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My name is Jill Clark and I am 31. I have a Disability called Cerebral Palsy which affects my speech. Even although I don’t have any speech due to my disability, from a young age I have always got something to say and people will say I never shut up! AAC has been a big …

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This 3-minute video is a great example of how beneficial AAC is and how important it can be in the classroom. Not only is it beneficial to the students but the ability to communicate is a human right so it is crucial that we give our students a way to communicate with us.

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DIT Labs - Fairfax County Public Schools

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC ) Devices

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TouchChat is one of the most popular AAC applications, in this video you will get an introduction to the device, its library, how it works, and its customizability.

Note: TouchChat App is only available on IOS devices.

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Read Scott Thomas', an individual who uses AAC, personal AAC etiquette guide where he goes over topics such as privacy, eye contact, mindfulness, and understanding.

Note: This is Scott Thomas' personal etiquette guide, although it may be a good general guide always keep in mind that everyone is different and has their own personal preferred etiquette.

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AAC Etiquette Essentials: Chatting with Someone Using Tech to Talk - MonTECH

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By Scott Thomas MonTECH Four years ago, in my first months of using an eye-operated computer to communicate, I was conversing with my parents in a crowded restaurant. During our [...]

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This is an example of what a page of the AAC application Proloquo may look like. When a user taps one of the icons the word is read aloud and put into the top bar. When the user completes entering their text they can tap the top bar and the device will project the words.

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These are six example of no-tech to high-tech AAC devices. It is extremely important to have different levels of AAC because all users have different preferences, needs, and abilities. As you can see in the image, an example of no-tech AAC is a form of physical communication such as sign language, gestures, writing, body language, etc. In the low and mid tech area we see devices with limited programable options while high-tech is very customizable and often uses a tablet device.

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Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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This link will take you to the Proloquo2Go website where you can learn all about the application and its different options and uses.

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Our AAC app family has two new members supporting children and parents on their AAC journey.

Built from the ground up with an easy-to-use layout, step-by-step guidance and support, you can easily make communication with AAC a part of your everyday life.

Try AssistiveWare Proloquo and Proloquo Coach free of charge for one month.

You'll love how this symbol-based app helps users learn how to express themselves. Proloquo2Go puts the user's development first, with innovative features based on clinical knowledge and user research.

It's also one of the few AAC apps designed to support all users, from beginning to advanced. Completely customizable and designed for a range of fine-motor and visual skills, the app's versatility makes it useful for non-speaking people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and a range of other diagnoses or speech impediments like apraxia and dysarthria.

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Core words stay in the same place throughout the vocabulary to aid motor planning.

Customizable folder organization. You can also create your own folders easily, based on thematic templates.

Designed for a range of fine-motor and visual skills with options like 23 pre-programmed grid sizes and accessibility settings which support scanning and Apple's VoiceOver.

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The app continues to grow with us, and each update brings only greater utility and reward. Rupert is seventeen now, and I can't see us ever using any other communication format.

Proloquo2Go lets you be you. Choose from 100 voices, ranging from friendly adult voices to genuine children's voices and bilingual voices. The voices are created using real recorded speech, making them feel surprisingly natural. For some languages, you even have multiple options.

Exploring insurance options for Proloquo2Go? We've got you covered.

Our partner, AbleNet, specializes in guiding people through the insurance process for AAC apps and devices. AbleNet works with ALL speech-language pathologists, regardless of their experience with speech devices.

Visit AbleNet's site or contact our support team and get Proloquo2Go the hassle-free way.

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Make every environment set up for quick access to AAC. These printable communication boards are handy to use across different environments. This is very helpful when the device is not available. Using core word boards means you can make AAC always available.
Quick communication boards (new!)
More words to communicate with. Read how to use the Quick communication boards.
Core word boards

Gateway to Language & Learning is an efficient core word vocabulary offering user vocabularies for children, teens, and adults.

Proloquo2Go has the CrescendoTM core word vocabulary built-in. The Gateway to Language and Learning© vocabulary is available as an in-app purchase.

Learn more about Crescendo and Gateway

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Proloquo2Go - AAC app with symbols - AssistiveWare

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You'll love how this symbol-based app helps users learn how to express themselves. Proloquo2Go puts the user's development first, with innovative features based on clinical knowledge and user research.

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This video for teachers is a great example of using AAC in a lesson. The teacher, Jen, goes through her tools and tricks for using AAC and walks us through reading a book to student while implementing AAC.

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Supporting AAC Users in a Special Ed Classroom