Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC is communication beyond talking.

It can support and add to talking (augment) or be used instead of talking (alternative).

There are many forms of AAC, but don't worry—at AugmentAbility Speech Therapy, Dr. Pardos will help you find the best one for your loved one through an AAC evaluation! Below is some information on the different types of AAC.

a picture communication book to represent no and low tech aac at AugmentAbility speech therapy

No and Low-Tech

No and low-tech AAC includes communicating through gestures and facial expressions, writing, drawing, pointing to letters, and pointing to photos, pictures, or written words.

Think - no batteries!

a yes and no button to represent mid tech aac

Mid-Tech

Mid-tech AAC includes speech output devices with limited vocabulary or capabilities and often less complex programming.

Think - batteries

two young children looking at an ipad to represent high tech aac

High-Tech

High-tech AAC is a sophisticated electronic device, such as a tablet, that offers advanced features like dynamic display screens, synthesized speech, and larger vocabularies.

Think - iPad