Are you aware that people communicate in a variety of ways. If someone has little or no speech, they may need you to be more observant and offer alternative ways to exchange messages.
Violet and her mum, Janet, share their AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) story.
Violet is a person with communication disability and uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). She uses both print and electronic AAC, as well as her voice and movement of her left arm in a way that is understood to indicate yes and no.
a vLog more than a blog: watch the video to see and hear Violet communicate with DDWA’s communication educator, Laura Jones.
In this video, Violet demonstrates how she communicates using a variety of methods.
Violet’s mum, Janet, also joins us here to tell of her own journey with AAC:
supporting Violet as an AAC user
the process of learning more about AAC use
the amazing ability to engage people and build trust through better use of AAC with others,
as well as some barriers.
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Also in the video, Janet explains how she sees and experiences the positive aspects of Violet’s use of AAC as well as the value of others in her world who are ‘partners’ using AAC with Violet.
Janet also discusses with Laura some challenges and safety concerns faced by people and their families in regards to communication disability.
If you’d like to know more, visit our website / Focus Area / Communication: https://ddwa.org.au/focus-areas/communication.
We welcome questions and comments: email ddwa@ddwa.org.au.
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