Ways of Augmenting Communication through Technology KEYCOMM-Lothian Communication Technology...
-
Upload
anastasia-stone -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
0
Transcript of Ways of Augmenting Communication through Technology KEYCOMM-Lothian Communication Technology...
Ways of Augmenting Communication through
Technology
KEYCOMM-Lothian Communication Technology Service
Aim of AAC
• To help individuals with severe communication impairment make use of a range of strategies to enhance their communication ability
Functional Communication
• Use of effective communication in everyday contexts
• Being able to participate in everyday activities
• Fostering independence and autonomy
People who can benefit
• People with Severe Communication Impairment secondary to:
• Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Basic Principles
• Communication disability has a profound impact on social welfare, health, education and employment
• Technology can improve the life of an individual
• Support is essential to families, users and carers
• Joint decision making
• We all communicate in many different ways
• Each individual needs a range of communication strategies at their disposal
• Speech, gesture, signs, drawing, communication board, voice output communication aid
Main objective-4 I’s
• Interactive• Included• Integrated• Involved
• IN COMMUNICATION and DAILY ACTIVITIES
Any strategy or system must:
• Be flexible to accommodate changing needs. May need different types of AAC in different phases of recovery
• Allow for participation and control
Team working
• The team works collaboratively
• Joint assessments
• Joint working with outside agencies
• User and family are key
Types of Communication
• Face to face communication
• Non face to face including telephone, intercom and door entry system, email
• Controlling environment
Low tech communication aids
Low tech communication aids
Medium tech communication aids
allow for choice making
High tech communication aids
Switches
• Range of switches• Pressing or
squeezing• Can be operated
by movement or sound
• Activated by any part of body
Non face to face communication
• Door entry system
• Telephone
• Intercom
• Internet and email
Controlling your environment
Buzzer system getting attention
Any mains appliance through power link
Lights, television, CD player
Alarm system
Simple Environmental Control
Alarm System
What to do…
• Contact AAC service in your area or Scottish service
• Request AAC assessment
• Will the user benefit from use of technology to improve communication, participation, control?
• Support
• Training
• Communication Environment
• Communication Partner
• Opportunities for communication
Main aim is to make sure individual is able to…
• Participate• Feel included• Access daily
activities including education,leisure and work
• Be as independent as possible
Communication is vital!
KEYCOMM- Lothian Communication Technology
Service40 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH11 3UB0131-443-6775