Stage 01
Understand communication
Explore current communication, preferences and support needs.
Autism & AAC
Communication support for autistic individuals, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Autism & AAC
What this actually involves
Nadine works with individuals on the autism spectrum to support communication and participation. Goals are shaped around the person’s existing strengths, interests and everyday needs.
The practice brief includes AAC: communication support using approaches such as gestures, pictures or communication systems where appropriate. Assessment helps determine what support fits the individual and how family members can use it consistently.
Functional communicationExpressing choices, needs and ideas.
Social communicationInteraction and shared activities that suit the individual.
AAC supportConsidering communication systems alongside existing abilities.
Family coordinationGuidance for the people involved in daily care.
How it is staged
Assessment, support and review
The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.
Stage 02
Choose suitable supports
Select goals and communication approaches with the individual and family.
Stage 03
Use them every day
Practise communication in meaningful routines and review the supports.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Individual assessment
Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.
Family involvement
Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.
Everyday participation
Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.
Assessment
Everyday support
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Individual goals
From assessment to everyday support
Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.
Questions
About autism & aac
What does AAC mean?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes ways to support communication beyond speech alone.
Is support tailored to each person?
Yes. Communication goals and approaches are selected around the individual profile.
Can we discuss an existing communication system?
Yes. Bring information about any communication tools already in use.
Related
Often run alongside it
Speech & Language Assessment
An individual evaluation of speech, oral and written language, and communication needs.
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Language Delay & Disorders
Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.
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Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.
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Talk to Nadine about autism & aac
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.
