Communication

What is AAC?

Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication, what it is and who it is suitable for.

Communication Partners - FREE Resources

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate.

Supporting Communication for People with Aphasia

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.

Who needs AAC?

Learn about who might use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how you can begin to identify someone who may benefit from AAC.

When to Start with AAC

Learn about when to start with AAC and important approaches to take when you are getting started. Build your confidence to have a go and get answers to some of the common questions people have about AAC.

How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB)

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

PODD 2-Day Introductory Course

This 2 day course provides an overview of key considerations for the development and use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems.

Implementing the Pragmatics Profile (D)

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.

Coaching Communication Partners (D)

Considering ways in which we can support others to support AAC users in the most effective ways.

AAC Accredited Module

Using AAC to Play

Explore ways in which AAC can be embedded into play activities.

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

AAC Assessment Tools - FREE WEBINAR

AAC Assessment Tools

How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB) - FREE WEBINAR

An introduction to the hugely popular guide 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' (available on Ace Centre's website). Learn more about the purpose of this resource and how is can support you to meet the needs of a wide range of clients who may require communication books.

Makaton Level 1: Foundation Level – Introduction to Makaton