Augmentative communication therapy
Make space for every way to communicate
Individualised support in Bristol helps people explore communication tools and strategies that fit their lives.
Support shaped around the person
Communication therapy starts with the individual, their priorities, and the settings where connection matters most.
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Personalised recommendations
Explore approaches and tools based on a person’s strengths, preferences, and everyday communication goals.
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Everyday strategies
Focus on practical ways to support communication at home, school, and in the community.
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People included
Involve family, educators, and carers so communication support can extend beyond sessions.
Questions About AAC Therapy
What does augmentative and alternative communication mean?
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, includes ways to communicate alongside or instead of speech. It can involve gestures, picture boards, communication books, or speech-generating devices, depending on the person’s needs and preferences.
Who can benefit from AAC therapy?
AAC therapy may support people who find speech difficult or unreliable for communicating. It can help children or adults explore ways to express choices, thoughts, needs, and social messages. A therapist can discuss whether support may suit an individual.
Does using AAC stop someone from learning to speak?
AAC does not prevent speech development. It gives a person another way to communicate and take part while speech develops or when speech alone is not enough. The appropriate approach depends on each person’s communication profile.
How do we choose a communication aid?
Choosing an aid involves considering how the person accesses it, what they want to communicate, where they will use it, and what support is available. A therapist can help explore options and consider them in everyday contexts.
Can family members support AAC use?
Yes. Family members and other communication partners can make AAC available, model ways to use it, and give the person time to respond. Therapy can help partners find practical strategies that fit their shared routines.
Communication Support
Explore tailored therapy to help children and adults communicate with greater confidence across everyday settings.
Communication Assessments
Understand communication strengths, needs, and suitable support options.
AAC Support
Explore augmentative and alternative communication tools and strategies.
Communication Partner Training
Help the people around a communicator make conversations more accessible.
Find a clearer way forward
Discuss your communication goals and explore what support may suit your needs in Bristol.