{"product_id":"foundation-communication-board-aac-visual-support-tool","title":"Foundation Communication Board - AAC Visual Support Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Foundation Communication Board is a Simple Visual AAC Board for Everyday Communication. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It provides an alternative or supporting aid to express wants, needs, choices and everyday requests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis A3 sized board features 30 high-frequency communication images, paired with text. It provides a quick, simple and effective way to build confidence and encourage communication at home, kinder, school, therapy and other communication environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis communication board is a great complimentary support for our popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mydiffability.com.au\/products\/my-communication-book-aac-visual-support-tool\" title=\"My communication book aac visual support tool\"\u003eCommunication Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, available as part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mydiffability.com.au\/products\/communication-development-kit-aac-visual-support-tool-bundle\" title=\"Communication development kit\"\u003eCommunication Development Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - a comprehensive set of AAC aids to support children across settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTherapy Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports everyday communication and speech and language development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages independence and self-advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives every child a voice; just because you can't speak doesn't mean you have nothing to say!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an augmentative support for children who can speak but struggle to get their message across with speech alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves interaction and reduces frustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a range of communication (pragmatic) functions, including making requests and choices and expressing wants and needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for home routines, classrooms, therapy sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is This Communication Book For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNonverbal and minimally verbal children \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids with autism \/ neurodivergent children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with Selective Mutism or Situational Mutism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren with speech and language delays or disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren using AAC \u0026amp; picture-based communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents, teachers \u0026amp; speech therapists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use this Foundation Communication Board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to use an AAC system is just like learning to talk. A child will learn best by having the system modelled to them. In other words, the input matches the output. The most natural way for kids to become confident with an AAC system is to have their communication partners (that means you, their teachers and whoever they regularly communicate with) use that system as well. As you talk to them in everyday interactions, point to key word pictures as you go. This helps them to attach meaning to the symbols, as well as developing an understanding of how to use the system for real life communication (a range of pragmatic functions). The more practice and experience the child has, the more confident they will become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard includes 30 high-frequency words, represented by images and text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, easy-to-follow visual layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-resistant, wipe-clean and designed for everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a portable board or table \/ wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in A3 size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Premium synthetic stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orinvis Visual Communication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44520764047463,"sku":"FNDCBD","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/9512\/files\/Foundation-Communication-Board.jpg?v=1788763700","url":"https:\/\/www.mydiffability.com.au\/products\/foundation-communication-board-aac-visual-support-tool","provider":"My Diffability Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}