Technology — no-tech, low tech, light tech, high tech
About AAC: Technology. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) website. General description of various aids plus list of equipment manufacturers. http://www.isaac-online.org/en/aac/technology.html
Features of AAC Systems. University of Washington AugComm website. Information on various features to consider when selecting a device: output, input, selection set, message composition, and physical features. http://depts.washington.edu/augcomm/02_features/00_features_intro.htm
Focus on Accessing Communication Aids and Computers, Communication Matters, UK http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/downloads/focuson/Accessing_Communication_Aids_PP.ppt
Laser Pointers for Low Tech Augmentative Communication by Margaret Cotts, MP, ATP. Video demonstrating use of laser pointer with a communication board, including suggestions for communication partners. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AooDQOzdOyE
Low tech [and non-tech] strategies can be equally effective. Examples with video clips (with transcripts) of partner-assisted scanning, eye gaze, alphabet board. http://depts.washington.edu/enables/myths/myths_aac_strategies_lowtech.htm
"Make It Yourself" Directions and Workshop Handouts by Linda J Burkhart. http://www.lburkhart.com/handouts.htm
Multiple modalities are essential. Examples of modes of communication for various purposes with video clips (and transcripts). http://depts.washington.edu/enables/myths/myths_aac_strategies_multimodal.htm
No-technology Augmentative and Alternative Communication: By assigning choices and eye/gestural pointing (No-Tech AAC), West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. Basic strategies with photo demonstration. http://www.actwmids.nhs.uk/AAC/resources/low-tech-aac/no-tech-aac.pdf
Assistive Technology: Selecting an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device for Your Child by Kari Jaehnert, Assistive Technology Specialist, PACER Simon Technology Center Minneapolis, MN. Factors to consider in selecting a device and implementing strategies to improve communication. http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/14/86/86-86/3916
Strategies evolve over time. Example of the various strategies one person used through the years (video clip and transcript). http://depts.washington.edu/enables/myths/myths_aac_strategies_evolve.htm
There are so many access strategies to consider. Examples with video clips (with transcripts) of Morse Code, partner assisted scanning, and eye gaze. http://depts.washington.edu/enables/myths/myths_aac_strategies_access.htm