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Pictograms, gestures, applications&#8230; This guide presents the different AAC tools, their indications and implementation.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-hero\">\n<h3>\ud83d\udcac Download our free AAC tools<\/h3>\n<p>    Pictograms<br \/>\n    Communication boards<br \/>\n    Choice cards\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc\">\n<h3>\ud83d\udccb In this article<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#definition\">1. What is AAC?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#beneficiaires\">2. For whom?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#idees-fausses\">3. Misconceptions to combat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#types\">4. Types of AAC tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#choix\">5. How to choose a tool?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mise-en-place\">6. AAC implementation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#outils\">7. Our downloadable tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">8. FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"definition\">What is AAC?<\/h2>\n<pee><strong>Augmentative and Alternative Communication<\/strong> (AAC) refers to all means, techniques and tools that complement or replace speech when it is absent or insufficient to communicate effectively.<\/pee>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alternative<\/strong>: replaces speech when it is absent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Augmentative<\/strong>: supplements insufficient or poorly intelligible speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pee>AAC is not a single method but a <strong>set of strategies<\/strong> that can be combined according to each person&#8217;s needs and abilities. It can be used temporarily (during language acquisition) or permanently.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"scientific-box\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udd2c Why AAC is essential<\/h4>\n<pee>Communication is a <strong>fundamental need<\/strong>. Research shows that early access to AAC improves not only communication but also cognitive, social and emotional development. The absence of communication means leads to frustration, behavioral problems and isolation. <strong>Everyone has something to say<\/strong>, AAC provides the means to do so.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"beneficiaires\">For whom?<\/h2>\n<pee>AAC can benefit anyone with <strong>difficulties expressing themselves orally<\/strong>, regardless of age:<\/pee>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Population<\/th>\n<th>Examples of AAC use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ASD (autism)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pictograms, PECS, applications, to express needs and choices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Language delay<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Temporary support during speech acquisition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Down syndrome<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Makaton (signs + pictograms) supporting speech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Motor disability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Speech synthesis, switches, gaze to communicate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aphasia (stroke)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Communication folders, applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Neurodegenerative diseases<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tools adapted to progression (ALS, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Multiple disabilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>AAC adapted to abilities (gaze, switch, simplified pictograms)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"idees-fausses\">Misconceptions to combat<\/h2>\n<div class=\"system-card\">\n<h4>\u274c &#8220;AAC prevents speech development&#8221;<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>FALSE<\/strong>. All studies show the opposite: AAC <strong>promotes<\/strong> oral language development. By reducing frustration and enabling communication, it creates favorable conditions for speech emergence. It doesn&#8217;t replace speech, it supports it.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"system-card\">\n<h4>\u274c &#8220;You have to wait until you&#8217;re sure speech won&#8217;t come&#8221;<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>FALSE<\/strong>. Waiting means losing precious time. AAC should be offered <strong>early<\/strong>, as soon as communication difficulties are identified. It can always be withdrawn if speech develops sufficiently (which is often facilitated by AAC itself).<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"system-card\">\n<h4>\u274c &#8220;AAC is for people with severe intellectual disabilities&#8221;<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>FALSE<\/strong>. AAC is for anyone with a <strong>gap between what they understand\/think and what they can express<\/strong>. People with normal or even superior intelligence use AAC (e.g.: ALS, cerebral palsy with motor impairment but preserved cognition).<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"types\">Types of AAC tools<\/h2>\n<h3>Unaided AAC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Natural gestures<\/strong>: pointing, head nods, facial expressions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign language<\/strong> (ASL): complete language with its own grammar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified signs<\/strong>: Makaton, Coghamo, baby signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Low-tech aided AAC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real objects or miniatures<\/strong>: the child shows the object they want<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos<\/strong>: photos of familiar objects, people, places<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pictograms<\/strong>: standardized symbolic images<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication boards<\/strong>: pictograms organized by themes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication folders<\/strong>: like PODD, thematic folders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>High-tech aided AAC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tablet applications<\/strong>: GoTalk NOW, Proloquo2Go, TD Snap&#8230;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speech synthesis<\/strong>: the device &#8220;speaks&#8221; when pictograms are touched<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye gaze control<\/strong>: for people who cannot use their hands<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switches<\/strong>: adapted buttons for selection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"choix\">How to choose a tool?<\/h2>\n<pee>Choosing an AAC tool depends on many factors and should be done with a <strong>trained professional<\/strong> (speech therapist, occupational therapist). Here are the criteria to consider:<\/pee>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criterion<\/th>\n<th>Questions to ask<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Motor abilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Can they point? Use their hands? Eye control?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Visual abilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Do they see well? Required pictogram size?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cognitive abilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Level of symbolization? Photos or abstract pictograms?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contexts of use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Home, school, outdoors? Required robustness?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Communication partners<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Who will need to understand the tool? Training needed?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Can the tool evolve with the person&#8217;s progress?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"mise-en-place\">AAC implementation<\/h2>\n<h3>Essential principles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Modeling<\/strong>: the environment uses AAC WHILE SPEAKING to show the example<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: the tool must be available everywhere, all the time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multimodality<\/strong>: combine several tools according to situations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patience<\/strong>: learning takes time (months, years)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong>: all partners must be trained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Common mistakes to avoid<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing the person instead of <strong>modeling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Removing the tool when it&#8217;s &#8220;not used&#8221; (it takes time!)<\/li>\n<li>Limiting the tool to certain contexts or certain people<\/li>\n<li>Using AAC only for <strong>requests<\/strong> (you can also comment, refuse, tell stories&#8230;)<\/li>\n<li>Not <strong>evolving<\/strong> vocabulary according to needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"outils\">Our downloadable tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tool-grid\">\n<div class=\"tool-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Communication pictograms<\/h4>\n<pee>Bank of pictograms to create personalized communication boards. Classified by categories (actions, objects, emotions&#8230;).<\/pee>\n        Download\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tool-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udccb Communication boards<\/h4>\n<pee>Ready-to-use thematic boards: meals, toileting, school, games. Multiple complexity levels.<\/pee>\n        Download\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tool-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udd18 Choice cards<\/h4>\n<pee>Cards to offer visual choices: activities, foods, objects. First step towards communication.<\/pee>\n        Download\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tool-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udcc5 Visual schedule<\/h4>\n<pee>Support to structure the day with pictograms. Helps predictability and reduces anxiety.<\/pee>\n        Download\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\ud83d\udccc My child doesn&#8217;t speak, is it too early for AAC?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n        <pee><strong>No, it&#8217;s never too early<\/strong>. AAC can be introduced as soon as communication difficulties are identified, even in very young children. You can start with simple gestures, photos of familiar objects, then evolve towards more abstract pictograms. Early introduction promotes overall development.<\/pee>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\ud83d\udccc My child is starting to speak, should we stop AAC?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n        <pee>Not necessarily. AAC can remain a <strong>useful support<\/strong> even when speech emerges: during moments of fatigue, stress, for complex concepts. The person themselves will gradually choose the most effective communication mode according to situations. Don&#8217;t remove a tool that works!<\/pee>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\ud83d\udccc How to get AAC accepted at school?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n        <pee>The use of AAC at school can be included in the <strong>IEP<\/strong> (Individualized Education Program). Speech therapists and\/or occupational therapists can intervene to <strong>train the educational team<\/strong> and adapt tools to the school context. The aide can be trained in AAC use.<\/pee>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">\ud83d\udccc Which AAC app to choose?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n        <pee>The choice depends on the person&#8217;s needs and abilities. The main applications are <strong>GoTalk NOW<\/strong>, <strong>Proloquo2Go<\/strong>, <strong>TD Snap<\/strong>, <strong>Avaz<\/strong>. Consult a <strong>speech therapist trained in AAC<\/strong> for personalized advice. 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