Basic Ideas
Basic Ideas is the first cluster of concepts for the Consider Communication project.
These ideas serve as a foundation for supporting people with complex communication.
Symbols
A symbol can be anything that represents something else. A symbol can be a photo, a line drawing, a word,…
AAC – Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Assistive Technology for Communication includes many tools and technology. These may be used to help with hearing, speaking, reading, &…
The Setting Matters
What a person says can have different meanings depending on the setting. The context provides additional meaning to the conversation.…
The “Best” Way to Communicate
Each person intuitively figures out what methods work for them. Our job is to watch carefully and take note. A…
Communication is a human right.
What are Human Rights? Human rights are those things that we should have because we are alive. Everyone is entitled…
Aided Communication
Aided communication (aided comm) can be simple or complex. It might be as simple as writing with a pencil. It…
Natural Communication
Natural communication is the way most people exchange information. This happens without any technology, aids or tools. We use our…
Behavior Communicates.
People’s actions always express something. There are many ways to communicate a message. We all use our behavior to communicate.…
What is AT?
Technology for most people is ‘generic technology’. People all use some kind of technology or tools. Telephones, door locks, lamps,…
