National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities: Bill of Rights
Communication is a basic human right that individuals of all abilities deserve to have access to.
For more information, follow this link to a brochure that outlines the communication bill of rights as per the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities:
NCJ Communication Bill of Rights (asha.org)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC)
What is AAC?
AAC refers to methods of communication used as an alternative or supplement to speech. AAC includes:
- Facial Expressions
- Body Gestures
- Manual Communication Boards
- Speech Generating Devices
Anyone who is not currently capable of meeting their communication needs through speech alone is a candidate for AAC. To determine the best system, a comprehensive AAC evaluation must be done by a Speech/Language Pathologist who is experienced in this area.
For more information, follow this link to a brochure developed by the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association:
AAC and Gestalt Language Processing
For more information, see below for a handout on AAC and Gestalt Language Processing:
Speech and Language Milestones
Speech and language for typically developing children follows a sequence of development. Some children are analytic language processors, and some children are gestalt language processors.
Follow the link below for more information on speech and language milestones for analytic language processors:
Gestalt Language Processing/ Development
See below for more information on Gestalt Language Processing/ Development:
Multicultural Topics in Speech-Language Pathology
Identifying a difference from a disorder is one important aspect of providing culturally responsive care.
Follow the links below with culturally responsive information about bilingual speakers:
Follow the link below for more information about facts and myths about bilingual speech and language development: