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NEW POSITION PAPER:
The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists With Respect to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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SAC is pleased to announce the release of a new paper that outlines and affirms our official position on the role of, and recommendations for, speech-language pathologists with respect to AAC.
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Our Position
It is the position of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) that all speech-language pathologists (S-LPs), regardless of their work settings, should have basic knowledge of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools and strategies that can support the expressive and receptive communication needs of their clients. All S-LPs should be prepared to apply their knowledge of AAC strategies in the course of assessment and intervention. S-LPs also have a responsibility to refer to specialized AAC services where required.
Recognizing that some AAC interventions involve complex technology and require access to specialists, SAC advocates for ready access across Canada to specialized, interprofessional AAC services in order to ensure that all clients, regardless of the complexity of their needs, are well served.
Read the full position paper here.
AAC Advocacy
This position paper was developed by a volunteer committee of SAC speech-language pathologists in response to member feedback that SAC should develop more position papers. As with all of our position papers, this document supports your profession, promotes the importance of your work and urges decision-makers to invest in your services. We encourage members and associates to use this paper as an advocacy tool when engaging with fellow health-care professionals, speaking with provincial leaders or meeting with federal MPs.
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Contact Carla Di Gironimo, MS, S-LP(C), CCC-SLP, Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Standards, at carla@sac-oac.ca.
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