Communication Aids & Resources

These fact sheets produced by the CRC contain information on various aspects of augmentative and alternative communication. As you read the fact sheets, you can click on terms to read their definition in the Glossary.

AAC: What? Why? Who?

Unaided AAC versus aided AAC

Unaided AAC

Aided AAC

Designing a non-electronic communication aid

Communicating with someone who uses AAC

AAC and literacy

Technology and AAC

Using a non-electronic communication aid

Using an electronic communication aid

AAC and stroke

AAC and progressive neurological disorders

AAC and traumatic brain injury

AAC and cerebral palsy

AAC and intellectual disability

AAC and autism spectrum disorder

AAC: Defending your rights

Glossary