Communication Aids

What is communication support? Communication aid helps individuals communicate more effectively

Communication support center These are the first contact points for providing advice on communication support. They are

The ACE center (which supports communication in education) is specially designed for the needs of children with physical and communication problems. business

Ace Center North Hollwood Business Center Albert Street Hollwood Oldham OL 8 3QL Tel: 0161 358 0151 Website: www.ace-north.org.uk

CALL Scotland (Communication, Interview, Literacy and Learning) provides technical expertise to children who speak speech.

Phone Edinburgh University, Paterson Land, Holyrood, Edinburgh EH 8 8 AQ Tel: 0131 651 6235 Website: www.callcentrescotland.org.uk Communication problems focus on helping people who can benefit from complex communication needs I am fitting

Communication problems Catchpell House, Carpet Lane, Edinburgh EH 6 6 SP Tel: 0845 456 8211 Website: www.communicationmatters.org.uk Find a voice charity to provide children and adults with help and advice on communication aid

A convenient way for an electronic communication support provider to evaluate possible solutions is to contact the supplier.

Communication aid equipment Supplier Liberator Co., Ltd. Minerva Business Park Lynchwood Peterborough PE2 6FT Phone number: 01733 370470 Website: www.liberator.co.uk

Possum Ltd 8 Farmbrough Close Stocklake Industrial Park Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP 20 1DQ Tel: 01296 461000 Website: www.possum.co.uk

Quality Enabling Devices Ltd Riverside Court Huddersfield Road Delph Oldham OL3 5FZ Tel: 023 9258 0600 Website: www.qedonline.co.uk

Smart box support technology Smart House 4a Court Road Malvern Worst Shear WR14 3BL Tel: 01684 578868 Website: www.smartboxat.com

Toby Churchill Ltd Cambridge CB 24 5QE Norman Way Industrial Zone Tel: 01954 281210 Website: www.toby-churchill.com

Sensory Software International Ltd Smart House 4a Court Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 3BL Tel: 01684 578868 Website: www.sensorysoftware.com

Widgit Software 26 Queen St Cubbington Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 7NA Tel: 01926 333680 Website: www.widgit.com

In this briefing we will explain the main options for choosing electronic accessories to make communication clearer and faster. These auxiliary and alternative communication (AAC) support tools can be dedicated devices or smartphones running standard computers, tablets, or specialized software or applications. Many people combine these high-tech tools with other forms of nonverbal communication such as gestures, facial expressions, photos, signatures. The needs for communication support for all people are different, and choosing a suitable communication aid for individuals depends on their needs, personal preferences, and abilities. With so many complementary tools to choose from, we emphasize the importance of seeking a comprehensive evaluation through language and speech therapists. This will take into account all important factors such as personal sports strengths and weaknesses, vision, cognition, language and communication.

Speakers / speakers use a variety of visual teaching materials to clearly understand the information you want to tell viewers. The type of aid used depends on the preference of the communicator and the nature of the object. Because each visual resource has its advantages and disadvantages, it is necessary to choose the most appropriate visual resource to establish effective communication and make the presentation more interactive. The various types of visual aid or support tools used are as follows.