This page contains pointers to more information on what are Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices and such Initiatives:

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids (YAACK) is a website that covers issues related to AAC and young children. Its purpose is to provide information and guidance to families, teachers, speech/language pathologists and anyone else who is involved with a child with special communication needs. It is intended to be easy to understand and practical, and to cover a wide range of topics dealing with AAC and AAC-related issues of children at various ages and stages of communication ability, and with different strengths, disabilities and learning characteristics.more...

• A good start for teachers could be the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Resource Guide for Teachers, prepared by the State Education Research Center in 2010. The guidebook is available online and lists various kinds of intervention to help children.

• A comprehensive list of Augmentative Alternative Communication Accessories could be found here. Here...