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What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and what are it’s benefits?

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Key Takeaways:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to communication methods that assist verbally impaired individuals in expressing themselves through non-verbal means. AAC devices act as the voice of the child, incorporating words and concepts commonly encountered in their daily life.
  • AAC can help the child become an independent communicator and build language & social relationships.
  • AAC benefits individuals with Autism, Cerebral palsy or any other developmental delays that impact their ability to speak.
  • AAC can take two forms- Aided AAC and Unaided AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to modes of communication that support verbally-impaired individual who seek non verbal means to communicate with people in their surroundings.

We all seek to interact and express ourselves with people around us. Most of us do so effortlessly through words and language i.e. verbal communication. Verbally-impaired individuals may use text and pictorial representations in order to help them exercise their rights and need to express themselves. This mode of communication refers to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). An AAC device thus becomes the “voice” of the child. Therefore it must reflect the words, concepts and language that are commonly encountered in a child’s everyday life.

To learn more about Avaz, the AAC app please visit https://www.avazapp.com/

You may download this presentation to understand the utility and importance of AAC in your child’s life. Also, how it can positively impact and turn him/her into an independent communicator.

Please watch this video that explains the importance of AAC for a non verbal child’s desire to interact and communicate freely.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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