ASHA’s AAC Practice Portal → A source of current research and guidelines for evidence-based practice in the field of AAC.
The Ohio State University Aphasia Initiative → A program for persons living with aphasia that provides structured group sessions to facilitate functional communication skills. All group meetings are held in room 99 Pressey Hall, on Ohio State University’s West campus. Group sessions are facilitated by students pursing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech & Hearing Science, and are supervised by a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist.
Language, Assistive Technology, and Autism (LATA) Lab → A research laboratory at OSU that studies language development and use across the lifespan, with a special focus on AAC and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
United States Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) → an organization dedicated to supporting the needs and rights of people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
AAC Infographics!
Dr. Sonntag’s MA SLP AAC class created infographics about AAC and want to share those with you! Please use what you think would be helpful in your setting!
PrAACtical AAC → A useful website for professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties.
Disability resource list for Central OH
May We Help → a group of “volunteer handymen, artists, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, [and] programmers” who design custom equipment for people with disabilities
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) → a lending library offering therapy materials, adapted books and learning aids, and switch-activated toys and devices on short-term loan
