SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AAC
Communication
We provide evidence based communication interventions for people with a disability.
We work with people with little or no spoken language (complex communication needs) as well as those whose spoken language is insufficient to allow them to understand and communicate all the complex range of things they want and need to communicate.
We work with people with little or no spoken language (complex communication needs) as well as those whose spoken language is insufficient to allow them to understand and communicate all the complex range of things they want and need to communicate.
We work across the three areas that impact most on successful communication.
With the person
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With the people they communicate with
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In the places they need to communicate
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Services Provided |
AAC |
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is used by people who's spoken communication is not able to meet their communication needs. People who require AAC generally communicate across a range of modalities including signing / gesture, speech generating devices / iPads, symbol boards / PODD books etc.
People with disabilities who may have spoken language adequate for familiar communication may require AAC visual supports to assist them to understand routine or complex information. These may take many forms including social stories, visual schedules or tools for problem solving or future planning. We provide AAC solutions for people that build language and fit the unique needs of each individual. |
PODD |
We have experience in supporting users who use PODD. We can assist you to order a personalised PODD and assist you to improve your language skills in communicating with PODD.
We have experience in the use of alternative access PODDs for individuals who have difficulties with pointing. |
High Tech AAC |
We have experience across the range of AAC solutions including Eye-gaze systems, dedicated speech generating devices and iPad technology.
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Physical Disability |
We have experience in alternative access and supporting people with physical disability to identify AAC solutions that they can access.
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Adults / Adolescents |
We have experience in supporting adults and adolescents with complex needs and supporting their communication skills.
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Literacy for all |
We are able to provide support for individuals with a disability to develop or expand on their literacy skills.
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Assistive Technology |
We can provide Assistive Technology trials and assessment and lodge Assistive Technology applications for the NDIS.
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