Augmentative communication services in the schools

Major goals of AAC interventions are to enhance an individual's daily communication skills (e.g., conversation, social contact, writing, computer access, etc.) and facilitate his or her development or return of speech and language skills. Independence, opportunities, social contact, and even making the simplest choice depend on communication. Severely challenged, speech-impaired children are now on our caseloads. Service delivery approaches continue to evolve. We should use those approaches that ensure children and youth their right to communicate.