
It also allows children with speech difficulties to increase their participation in daily life activities and make their learning more interactive rather than passive. The AAC Systems have shown to improve children’s self-esteem and reduce their level of frustration (especially due to their inability to communicate effectively).

The Speech Pathology Unit here at FHO combines and uses both the aided and unaided AAC systems to achieve goals of the Speech therapy sessions and to promote effective and efficient communication to children that have speech difficulties. This study demonstrates the important contribution to be made by AAC.

AAC is used by those with a wide range of speech and language impairments, including congenital impairments such as cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment, autism and other speech related conditions. Both high- and low-technology AAC systems were seen as having advantages and disadvantages. Any child having difficulty communicating or being understood benefits in so me way from AAC strategies.

WordPower 42 WordPower 42 is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. The progressive system offers a. Individuals who need a sophisticated and efficient language system with a minimum number of cells per page will benefit from this robust vocabulary. AAC methods vary and may be personalized to meet individual's needs.ĪAC systems have been in use at FHO since 2017 and have been the most resourceful communication tool during the Speech therapy sessions. It offers a high frequency, phrase-based communication system in an easy-to-use, yet very engaging format. AAC - is a term used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate.
