AAC Users & Resources: A Growing List – Laura the Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

26 June 2024• byLaura Hellfeld

Non-speaking, VERY verbal
Danny Whitty

Communication is a human right and it’s crucial that we learn about communication options and how to support AAC users in advocating for their rights to education, healthcare, relationships, social activities and work. Please find a signposting list below which will grow over time. Happy Learning!

White background with letters 'AAC' written in black marker. A pale hand is holding the black marker and underlining the letters.

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, which are ways people use to communicate besides talking (verbal speech)

Examples of AAC include

Facial expressions
Body posture
Gestures
Manual signs
Eye Gaze
Aided modes such as with tablets, iPads, communication boards, picture books

Communication is a HUMAN Right

from Scope Charity

A Growing List

I’m just getting started and wondering who else to add? There are so many awesome people out there and sometimes I might accidentally miss someone or an organisation off. Who else would you add?

An image with a beige background and with red and orange hued rainbows. There is a cartoon character of Laura in the bottom left corner from the shoulders up. Laura has red-blonde hair to their shoulders, wearing blue rimmed glasses, a blue top and smiling. A light blue thought bubble says 'AAC Signposting'

Please note

Signposting is in no particular order
Please do your own investigation and use your own judgement about a person or organisation. I am not responsible for information shared on the below linked pages.

Individuals

Tiffany, Nigh Functioning Autism

Tiffany Hammond, Fidgets & Fries

Amy Sequenzia

Jeremy’s Vision