{"id":156474,"date":"2019-01-09T11:29:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T05:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.developmentlogics.org\/article\/augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-device-can-help-non-verbal-child-self"},"modified":"2025-08-19T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:28:08","slug":"augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-device-can-help-non-verbal-child-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/therapies-adls\/augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-device-can-help-non-verbal-child-self\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and what are it\u2019s benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u201cvoice\u201d of the child. Therefore it must reflect the words, concepts and language that are commonly encountered in a child\u2019s everyday life.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Avaz, the AAC app please visit https:\/\/www.avazapp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Please watch this \u0935\u0940\u0921\u093f\u092f\u094b<\/a> that explains the importance of AAC for a non verbal child’s desire to interact and communicate freely.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0844-844-8996<\/a><\/strong>. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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AAC is a term used for modes of communication that support verbally-impaired individuals who seek non verbal means to communicate with people in their surroundings.<\/p>\n

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