What is AAC?: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are tools and services offered to individuals with significant expressive language challenges to provide temporary or permanent communication support.
Common examples:
- Gestures and manual sign language (i.e. ASL)
- Picture communication cards, boards, and books
- Speech generating devices with communication software and spoken voice (i.e. tablet)
What UWAC is offering:
- One 2-hour initial evaluation to determine what AAC supports are the most appropriate for an individual’s communication needs.
- Caregiver training scheduled after evaluation
- Offered to anyone between 2-18 years old with an ASD diagnosis.
For more information: Contact Kate Granath (uwacpsy@uw.edu, 206-543-4255) OR Go to our UWAC AAC page.