AAC is an alternative for people who have difficulty with speaking. It is used to augment someone’s speech or act in place of someone’s speech when they are unable to talk. Sometimes AAC can be used as a bridge while speech-language therapy is being provided, giving the client a way to express themselves while they are developing their speech-language skills.
There is a range of AAC, from the basics such as head nods and facial expressions up through using more high tech options like a tablet, speech generator or eye-gaze device.
