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NEW DEVON AAC INTERVENTION SERVICE
For individuals who do not rely on verbal language to express themselves, a range of Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) systems can be used. AAC is divided into three categories:
Where an individual does not use additional equipment to communicate (e.g. they may use their hands to sign)
Where and individual uses additional equipment to construct and convey their message. The additional equipment does not require a power source (e.g. using a pen and paper to write, or giving someone a picture or photograph of a desired item/activity)
Where an individual uses additional equipment to construct and convey a message. This equipment requires a power source to operate (e.g. using software on a tablet device to speak a message)
The NEW Devon AAC Intervention Service provides specialist Speech and Language Therapist input for the use of high-tech AAC systems. This service is lead by Michelle Weick, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, and is delivered in Episodes of Care. An Episode of Care may include the following:
The NEW Devon AAC Intervention Service provides services for individuals who:
Referral Procedure
1. Use the ‘Guidance on referral criteria' document to determine whether the individual meets the eligibility criteria to access the NEW Devon AAC Intervention Service
2. If unsure, contact the NEW Devon AAC Intervention Service:
Tel: 01392 468333
Email: tba
3. If the individual meets the referral cirteria, complete and send the referral form
4. The referrer will be contacted if further information is required before accepting the referral
5. The referral is either rejected or accepted
6. Accepted referrals will be booked for an inital session within 18 weeks of the referal being accepted
AAC referral form [pdf]
AAC referral form [doc]