Talk Time Speech and Language Services
It is the position of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) that communication is the essence of human life and that all peopple have the right to communicate to the fullest extent possible. No individuals should be denied this right, irrespective of the type and/or severity of communication, linguistic, social, cognitive, motor, sensory, perceptual, and/or other disability(ies) they may present. --ASHA
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices and tools help children communicate when they are unable to do so on their own. There are a number of reasons why children may need an AAC Device either temporarily or permanently:
1) Brain trauma
2) Stroke
3) Birth defect
4) Neurological disorder
5) Other speech or oral motor disorders
There are many different types of communication devices ranging from low tech picture cards / PECS to special computers. In fact, if your child is unable to use the touchscreen, speech generating devices (SGDs) offer flexible access options including:
1) Eye-gaze
2) Head tracking
3) Joystick and alternative mouse control
4) Single and multiple switch control
If you or your loved one is having issues with communicating, we can help! Call us today and schedule an appointment. Don't compensate when it comes to your speech and language needs. We can get you to your ideal state.