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Communication Corner: Transitioning from School to Adulthood with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Feb 8, 20234 min read

Did you know? Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) results showed that 61% of children who do not communicate with words have a system for communication. However, for adults, only 27-30% have a system in place. Tips for Successful Transition with…

Communication Corner – New Year, New Communication Opportunities!

Jan 3, 2023

As we enter 2023, take the time to look at communication goals to propel communication access and understanding forward. You can use the LifeCourse Framework and its tools to assess…

Communication Corner – Communication Tips during Holiday Gatherings

Nov 29, 2022

Don’t expect perfection, the holidays can be triggering, hard, and overstimulating for some Double check for understanding Be patient – allow extra time for processing Allow frequent breaks in a…

Communication Corner – November Honors National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Nov 4, 2022

As people age, there are often changes in communication.  If a person also has Alzheimer’s Disease those changes may be even more pronounced.  As good communication partners, we should change…

Communication Corner – October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2022

What is AAC?AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. What is Aided AAC?When tools are used to…