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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a field of research, clinical, and educational practice. AAC involves the use of methods to supplement or replace speech or writing for those with impairments in the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. AAC is used by individuals of all ages, with a range of speech and language impairments, including congenital impairments such as cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment and autism, and acquired conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. An AAC user uses an AAC system to enhance their communication. AAC systems are diverse: unaided communication uses no equipment and includes signing and body language, while aided approaches use external tools. | Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a field of research, clinical, and educational practice. AAC involves the use of methods to supplement or replace speech or writing for those with impairments in the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. AAC is used by individuals of all ages, with a range of speech and language impairments, including congenital impairments such as cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment and autism, and acquired conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. An AAC user uses an AAC system to enhance their communication. AAC systems are diverse: unaided communication uses no equipment and includes signing and body language, while aided approaches use external tools. | ||
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== Types of AAC == | == Types of AAC == | ||
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Aided AAC systems require some form of external equipment, ranging from simple to complex. Examples of simple aided systems include communication boards and books, alphabet boards, and picture schedules. More complex aided systems include voice output communication aids (VOCAs), speech-generating devices (SGDs), and computer-based communication devices. These systems can be used alone or in combination with unaided systems to enhance communication. | Aided AAC systems require some form of external equipment, ranging from simple to complex. Examples of simple aided systems include communication boards and books, alphabet boards, and picture schedules. More complex aided systems include voice output communication aids (VOCAs), speech-generating devices (SGDs), and computer-based communication devices. These systems can be used alone or in combination with unaided systems to enhance communication. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147055.jpg|thumb|center|A speech-generating device with a dynamic display.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
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== AAC Strategies == | == AAC Strategies == | ||