Somebody hands you a leaflet that says AAC. A review mentions partner-assisted scanning. A ward asks whether your dad has a communication passport. Everyone else in the room seems to know what these words mean, and asking feels like admitting you're behind. You aren't. This library explains each one plainly: what it is, who it helps, how it works, and what you can do about it this week. Search by the word you heard.
Please note: This page is general information about communication and the ways people are supported to communicate. It is not an assessment, a diagnosis or speech and language therapy, and it does not know the person you have in mind. If you are worried about someone's speech, language or communication, ask a GP, a health visitor or a speech and language therapist. In an emergency, call 999; if you cannot speak, Relay UK on 18000 or the emergencySMS service reach the same operators.
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Also called Intellectual disability and communication, LD and communication
Most people with a learning disability have a communication need, most services aren't meeting it, and the law says they must: what the differences are and what the duties look like.
Also called Prompt hierarchy, Least-to-most prompts, Graduated prompting, System of least prompts
Give the smallest help that works, and step up only if it doesn't. The aim is a person who doesn't need you, not one who waits for you.
Also called Item scanning, Single-item scanning, Sequential scanning
The highlight visits one cell at a time, in order, and the person presses on the one they want. Slow, but there is nothing to learn.
Also called Lipreading, Speechreading, Speech reading
Reading speech from the face, why only about a third of English is visible on the lips, and what the rest is filled in with.
Also called AAC literacy, Reading and writing for AAC users, Literacy for non-speaking learners
Why reading and spelling are the road to saying anything at all, and why non-speaking children are so often not taught them.
Also called Local AAC, Community AAC, Local assistive technology service, Electronic assistive technology
Where most people who use AAC are actually seen: the local speech and language therapy and assistive technology teams, and what they can and cannot provide.
Also called LIS, Pseudocoma, Brainstem stroke and communication
Fully awake and aware with almost no voluntary movement: how a person locked in communicates through the eyes, and why establishing yes and no is the first medical priority.
Also called Light-tech AAC, Paper-based AAC, No-tech AAC
Paper boards, books and cards. No battery, no crash, no update at the worst moment, and often the fastest tool in the room.
Also called Paper backup, Backup communication board, Light-tech backup
The paper copy every device user needs and most do not have. No battery, no update, no signal, and it works in the bath.
Also called Makaton signing, Makaton symbols
Signs and symbols used with speech, in English word order, to help people with learning disabilities understand and be understood.
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