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Nonspeaking Autism: Communication Options and AAC

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Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC) includes

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communication methods that
supplement or replace

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spoken language.

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People may prefer different
terms, including nonspeaking,

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nonspeaking autistic,
or non-speaking.

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Options range from gestures,
signs, and picture boards

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to speech-generating devices
and apps.

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The terms describe spoken
communication, not whether

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someone has thoughts or
something to say.

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Read the guide
www.endthewaitontario.com/nonspeaking-autism