If you are new to the world of AAC, you may be feeling like there is a different language being spoken. This field is full of jargon and terminology. It can be very intimidating. We all need to be “speaking the same language.”
The infographic and text below defines some terms to know as you start on your AAC journey!
- COMMUNICATION DEVICE: an iPad/tablet or other electronic device with an app loaded for the purpose of communication
- CORE VOCABULARY: the most powerful and flexible words in any language; core words make up 80% of the words we use daily
- AIDED LANGUAGE INPUT: communication partners model communicating, especially core words, using the AAC system
- DEDICATED DEVICE: a type of communication device; key differences include more likely to be covered by insurance, have increased support from the company, tend to be more expensive
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