Your Communication Matters

AAC in the Community

1️⃣ A has been bringing his AAC system to therapy, class and around his condo. I asked mom: ‘What changed?’

She said ever since he learnt to type and edit the system to add words he likes, his interest in the AAC has skyrocketed and he takes it with him most of the time.

We’ve just discussed getting him a waterproof and shockproof case with a strap so that he can communicate effectively on the go!

2️⃣ R’s mom shared that she had wished everyone she visited during Chinese New Year ‘Gong Xi Fa Chai’ 🧧.

Additionally, she had requested for photos from people she met so she could add it to her AAC app. Her confidence to initiate conversation with people she is not familiar with has increased greatly, and her parents are pleasantly surprised!

3️⃣ CW had relatives with him over the CNY holidays. When mom was not around, he used his AAC app to tell his uncle he wanted to watch a Tom and Jerry video.

✴️ AAC advocacy is so so so important. Professionals need to advocate for AAC, families need to advocate for AAC, people who use AAC need to advocate for themselves too ❤️

✴️ We need to support and teach our clients to personalize their own AAC. This includes adding photos of people, videos, and things that are meaningful to them. Being able to do so increases AAC buy-in from the client and encourages them to have their AAC system at all times!

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AAC awareness month may be ending soon, but AAC continues to impact and improve lives. Let's read what other caregivers and AAC users have to say:

❤️AAC has been a great help for both my son and I as it has significantly reduced frustration for us. We’re using it as a temporary support while he continues to develop his sp*ech, and it’s been incredibly empowering for him being able to point to what he wants which gives him a sense of independence and confidence. -J (Parent)

❤️AAC is fun! -Rovy (AAC user)

❤️AAC can make what seemed impossible become possible!
It helps with communication with others. -Lisa (Caregiver)

❤️AAC bantu H berbicara dan tolong saya jaga dia.
(AAC helps H speak and helps me as I take care of him)
-Ida (Caregiver)

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In conjunction with Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, we approached some of our clients and caregivers to find out what they think about AAC.

Let's read what they have to say!

✨AAC is a lifeline because sp*ech doesn't come easy for my child. AAC can be used to fill in the gaps in communication. - Dr Izam Suziani (Parent)

✨AAC makes me believe that my non-verbal son can achieve functional communication. -Wei Li (Parent)

✨AAC is good good good. - M (AAC user)

✨AAC is alternative communication (other than sp*ech). - Norhidayah (Parent)

What are your thoughts about AAC?

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