Question 1

What is an AAC communication board?

Accepted Answer

An AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) board is a visual tool that lets people with speech difficulties, including autism, aphasia, brain injury and language delay, communicate using symbols, pictures and words.

Question 2

Is a communication board suitable for aphasia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A communication board is a core rehabilitation tool for aphasia after stroke or brain injury. It supports word retrieval, conversation and everyday communication.

Question 3

Does using a communication board delay speech?

Accepted Answer

No. Research shows AAC does not delay speech and usually promotes it. (Millar, Light & Schlosser, 2006)

Question 4

What ages is a communication board suitable for?

Accepted Answer

Every age, from age two to older adults. Children on the autism spectrum, adults with aphasia and seniors with dementia all benefit from a personalized communication board.