4.2.1 AAC: Communication Board (Basic)
This guide explains how to use communication boards. These boards contain grids of pictures and words for essential needs, allowing individuals to point to what they want to say.
Suitable For
- Individuals with moderate to severe aphasia
- Patients who can point, use eye gaze, or make a selection
Objectives
- To provide a low-tech, non-verbal tool for expressing basic needs and thoughts.
- To reduce communication frustration and increase patient autonomy.
- To offer a visual support that can be used across all environments.
Description
This guide explains how to use communication boards. These boards contain grids of pictures and words for essential needs, allowing individuals to point to what they want to say.