Manish Patel
AAC is often used with individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism, Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation), Developmental Apraxia of Speech, and Cerebral Palsy. It provides different communication methods for individuals who have significant speech impairments.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write. People with severe speech or language problems rely on AAC to supplement existing speech or replace speech that is not functional. AAC gives people a way to communicate; it does NOT replace speech. Research states that AAC augments speech rather than inhibits speech.
Speech & Occupational Therapy has provided excellent speech and occupational therapy in Richardson and throughout North Texas for over a decade.
In business since 2001, Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas has provided excellent pediatric therapy to our community for over a decade. It has always been ...
