AAC means all of the ways that someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or language skills. Augmentative means to add to someone’s speech. Alternative means to be used instead of speech

There are a lot of different types of AAC. No-tech and low-tech options include things like gestures and facial expressions, writing, drawing, spelling words by pointing to letters, and pointing to photos, pictures, or written words.

High-tech options include things like using an app on an iPad or tablet to communicate and using a computer with a “voice," sometimes called a speech-generating device.

We help you find the right AAC system for you or your loved one. They also help you and the people you talk with learn how to use AAC to communicate