{"id":2136,"date":"2022-10-29T10:46:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T02:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projecthaans.com\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2023-04-26T10:46:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T02:46:21","slug":"more-on-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projecthaans.com\/ms\/more-on-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac\/","title":{"rendered":"More on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">By Yong Ennie<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some key questions about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) answered by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October is AAC Month (Part 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this first video of 3-part series, I explained briefly about the different types of AAC and how they can be used for different communication reasons.<br><br><strong>1. What are the different types of AAC?<\/strong><br>a.  <strong>Unaided AAC<\/strong> : No extra device\/equipment is needed for communication. Examples: Gestures, Makaton and Sign language<br>b. <strong>Aided AAC<\/strong> : Device\/equipment is used for communication. Examples:<br>\u2022 Picture board\/book (such as core board and choice board)<br>\u2022 Device with communication app<br>\u2022 Writing\/spelling\/typing (pencil, paper alphabet board or device)<br><br><strong>2. What can we communicate with AAC?<\/strong><br>Anything and everything! Examples:<br>\u2022 Requesting for items and actions<br>\u2022 Saying \u2018no\u2019<br>\u2022 Greeting and getting people\u2019s attention<br>\u2022 Show an expression, such as \u2018ouch\u2019 and \u2018wow\u2019<br>\u2022 Talk about something that interest us<br>\u2022 Express our feelings<br>\u2022 Tell a story<br>\u2022 Have a conversation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIRI AAC 1: JENIS JENIS AAC\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/itY_8lHhhDU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Video Source: Genius Kurnia YouTube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October is AAC Month (Part <\/strong>4)<br>AAC is not used only by a certain population. Think about it\u2026do we only use speech to communicate? Of course not! We use a variety of methods to aid us. Like what?<br><br><strong>1.  Sign Boards<\/strong><br>We look at sign boards to find our way, know what we can or can\u2019t do and more. For example, toilet symbol, road signs and arrows.<br><br><strong>2. Short Messages &amp; emails<\/strong><br>We type and send messages and emails with our phones, laptops and computers to individuals, groups and the public.<br><br><strong>3.  Translation application<\/strong><br>We can instantly translate what we want to say to another language. Speaking to another person who doesn\u2019t speak the same language is not as difficult anymore.<br><br><strong>4.  Picture choice<\/strong><br>This is so common and yet many of use may not realize it. We can make our choice and buy so many different things by looking at catalogues, menus and more. Online shopping is made easy because of this.<br>        <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIRI AAC 2: AAC DALAM KEHIDUPAN HARIAN\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2_Dw8cofK_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Video source: Genius Kurnia YouTube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October is AAC Month (Part <\/strong>4)<br><br><strong>What do parents think about AAC? <\/strong><br><br><strong>1.  How did their children communicate prior to using AAC?<\/strong>  <br>Mostly pulling hands and pointing. Very few spoken words. Parents described their children\u2019s communication as stressful and being one-way.<br><br><strong>2. Does AAC support their children&#8217;s communication? <\/strong><br>A resounding yes!<br><br><strong>3.  How does AAC support their children&#8217;s communication? <\/strong><br>They can show what they want directly and without stress. They also acquire more vocabulary and showed more understanding to new words. Some of them even develop more spoken language when using AAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s build a more inclusive world by accepting all forms of communication. We can all make a difference to all AAC users&#8217; and their families&#8217; lives!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIRI AAC 2: AAC DALAM KEHIDUPAN HARIAN\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2_Dw8cofK_Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8934e3d\" data-block-id=\"8934e3d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Video Source: Genius Kurnia YouTube<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Haans thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iautism.edu.my\/genius-kurnia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pusat Genius Kurnia <\/a>for allowing us to post their videos here. 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