Our center uses the Proloquo2Go Tablets to help communicate with our consumers who have difficulty communicating using speech. Speech Therapy and Alternative Communication pertains to devices, tools, strategies, and systems that support individuals with speech/communication difficulties.
Speech therapy focuses on improving an individual’s ability to communicate effectively. It involves techniques and exercises that enhance speech clarity, language development, and overall communication skills. For individuals who face persistent speech difficulties, Alternative Communication methods offer additional ways to express thoughts and emotions.
Alternative Communication includes various tools, strategies, and systems designed to assist those who struggle with verbal communication. This may involve sign language, picture-based communication, letter boards, or speech-generating devices that help convey messages clearly and effectively.
The Benefits of Speech Therapy & Alternative Communication
Individuals who receive speech therapy and use alternative communication methods experience significant improvements in their daily lives. These benefits include:
- Richer and more frequent social interactions
- Increased independence, autonomy, and power to decide for oneself
- Deeper understanding and awareness of social roles
- More frequent and richer relationship-building
- Greater involvement in the family and community
- More open to sharing information with physicians
- More employment opportunities
- Improved well-being (physical and mental state)
- Heightened personal safety in a variety of care settings
By integrating speech therapy with alternative communication, we empower individuals to communicate in ways that best suit their needs, ensuring they can connect, engage, and thrive in their daily lives.