Services

Assessments

We conduct AAC assessments for children and adults who have communication difficulties. The assessment is an interactive process that includes the AAC user, their family and regular communication partners. The assessment is an ongoing process that aids in determining the appropriate and effective intervention strategies for the AAC user.

AAC intervention

Our intervention promotes communication competence.

It includes teaching the AAC user and their communication partners how to use their AAC systems and utilize total communication using different communication modalities. The intervention team includes everyone who communicates with the AAC user regularly such as family members, caretakers, teachers and other therapist for successful intervention. Access to communication across all contexts of the AAC user’s life is important.

Valley of 1000 Hills AAC Outreach Project

We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice which is why we started our Valley of 1000 hills AAC Outreach project. We provide assessments and intervention to children and adults with communication difficulties in the Valley of 1000 Hills. By introducing AAC skills early we hope to create communication circles in which these children can develop effective communication skills and confidence from an early age.  We also address AAC education of family members and the primary communication partners, in order that they may most effectively facilitate effective communication by the child.

Communication group – Action in Autism & Likhon iThemba

Early intervention is important for those who require AAC. To enable this, we have partnered with two organisations, Action in Autism and Lichen iThemba. Together, we work with preschool groups at these centres and provide access to AAC resources and intervention. At these sites we have developed communication circles with the children in need of AAC and their peers to develop communication skills and become school-ready.

We provide intervention with the adult group to build competency in AAC & practice use and skills in a social setting.

Resource centre

We have a well-stocked AAC Resource Centre.  Whether you are a therapist, teacher, parent or potential AAC user you are welcome to come and have a look at what we have available.  Adapted toys, books and devices can be tried out at our centre.  Some of our resources are available online here.  

Training/Workshops

Effective communication is essential to a successful education. We provide workshops to assist schools to implement AAC in their classrooms. This ensures learners with communication difficulties are able to access their education effectively. Contact us for more details on how we can assist your school.