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Communication aids

Some people use communication aids to help them get their message across.

Some communication aids are simple, some sophisticated.

Some communication aids

A word list

Word lists

'Yes' and 'no' cards

'Yes' and 'no' cards

Picture book

Pictures and symbols

Alphabet chart

Alphabet chart

Communicator

Communicator - a mini-typewriter with an electronic display and printout

Press a picture, and the machine says a word

Press a picture, and the machine says a word

  Important

Communication aids may not help, especially if you have difficulty reading, writing or finding words.

Getting more help

Speech and language therapist

  • Can discuss whether a particular communication aid would suit you
  • Can put you in touch with a Communication Aids Centre
  • Can show you ways of making your speech clearer and getting your message across.

Speakability

  • Has a factsheet on computers and Communication Aids Centres

(020) 7261 9572
1 Royal St
London SE1 7LL

>> www.speakability.org.uk

Communication Aids Centres

  • Several throughout the UK
  • Work out whether a communication aid would help
  • Offer advice on communication aids
  • Loan out communication aids for trial period.

See your speech and language therapist

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