Beyond Verbal: A low-cost communication tool to address language barriers in a community-based setting

Authors

Nikki Atis, University of the Pacific
Raman Dhillon, University of the Pacific
Victoria Maichel, University of the Pacific
Gabe Soto, University of the Pacific
Brenda Vergara, University of the Pacific

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-1-2022

Abstract

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are tools, technologies, and approaches used to provide ways other than speech to aid communication-related challenges (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, n.d.). A communication board is a low-tech AAC tool seen in various formats such as printed on a poster board or digital applications on electronic devices. It consists of rows and columns of squares with simple pictures and minimally-worded labels in the preferred language.

Recommended Citation

Atis, Nikki; Dhillon, Raman; Maichel, Victoria; Soto, Gabe; and Vergara, Brenda, "Beyond Verbal: A low-cost communication tool to address language barriers in a community-based setting" (2022). Occupational Therapy Student Research. 9.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ot-student-research/9