Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC is communication beyond talking.
Forms of AAC
No and Low-Tech
No and low-tech AAC includes communicating through gestures and facial expressions, writing, drawing, pointing to letters, and pointing to photos, pictures, or written words.
Think - no batteries!
Mid-Tech
Mid-tech AAC includes speech output devices with limited vocabulary or capabilities and often less complex programming.
Think - batteries
High-Tech
High-tech AAC is a sophisticated electronic device, such as a tablet, that offers advanced features like dynamic display screens, synthesized speech, and larger vocabularies.
Think - iPad