AAC
Kids+ have advanced knowledge, skills, and resources for supporting Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).
AAC includes an individual’s full communication abilities such as vocalisations and use of words, gesture, sign language and aided communication.
Our team can explore the multiple ways that your child uses to communicate and can provide additional strategies, tools, and equipment to expand and enhance their communication and interaction with others.
What is AAC?
Augmentative Communication is when we add something to the speech to make it clearer to the listeners. This can include using signs or pictures to clarify what you want to say.
Alternative Communication is when a different communication method is needed when we are unable to speak, or the listeners do not understand speech.
Communication is a fundamental human right. The purpose of AAC is to provide the person with a form of communication so that they can:
Express their needs and wants
Participate in making their own life choices and expressing their opinions
Make and maintain relationships.
Make connections with others at school, in the workplace and in the community..
AAConnect Programs at Kids+
AAConnect Videos
What our families say
“The most powerful and special moment was when my son told me that he loves me using his AAC device”
Meet the Kids+ AAC Team
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Noah Callan
AAC & Technology Coordinator
AAC News
We all want to achieve greatness within ourselves, make a difference in our communities, and leave a legacy.
But, what if the person in the job cannot communicate verbally to their colleagues? That’s when AAC comes in.