[DeepL:] Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a field of study 'that aims to improve the communicative abilities of people who have difficulty understanding or lack spoken language."[1] It encompasses all signs, aids, and methods that can be used to improve communication. The goal here is to develop a multimodal communication system that is tailored to the person's abilities and needs and that can be used well in everyday life.
In the years of intensive work in the field of augmentative and alternative communication, we have repeatedly noticed how important the basic attitude and behavior of the communication partner is for successful communication.
We as a counseling center want to support all persons involved in communication with regard to the possibilities of AAC to develop a meaningful communication system. The focus is on the abilities of the person using AAC, but also on the resources and abilities of the environment. In order for communication to succeed, it is important to familiarize everyone involved with the ideas of AAC and to enable them to use it.