Communication aids

forgoodnesssake
forgoodnesssake Community member Posts: 501 Empowering
edited July 23 in Housing and independent living
Scope used to have some very good online resources and info about AAC (see No Voice No Choice campaign etc) However I am very concerned at the rather negative and simplistic information for parents which now appears regarding electronic communication aids. This is a complex area which needs proper assessment involving a speech and language therapist (you say that parents should go to an OT). I understand that you may be trying to make the point that electronic communication aids are not for everyone, but the overall effect is too negative and plays right into the hands of statutory providers who are looking for any opportunity NOT to provide. In addition there are now national standards for AAC provision as well as regional hubs and local spokes; you should be informing parents of their rights and the correct routes to provision, not simply putting them off at the first hurdle (may not be the intention but I fear it may be the result)

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  • forgoodnesssake
    forgoodnesssake Community member Posts: 501 Empowering
    This issue is now being addressed due to concerns raised by a number of people and organisations and so the offending page is gone and some useful basic tips from Communication Matters are now there
  • sallymillar
    sallymillar Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    The community might like to be aware of a new mini website from CALL Scotland, called AAC Scotland. there are AAC posters, videos, downloadable resources, and online modules about AAC (introductory level).
    See http://www.aacscotland.org.uk

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