Augmentative communication (AAC)
Giving a voice to those who do not speak. Professional implementation of AAC methods for children with developmental disorders in Gdańsk.
We start with an assessment of the child’s communication needs and abilities. We match the AAC system to their motor skills, vision and understanding, we teach the family how to be a communication partner, and we introduce it to a plan, step by step.
Communication Support Areas
Individual selection of methods for the child's abilities
Autism Spectrum
We work with autistic children whose spoken language does not develop, or appears very slowly. We start by assessing what the child can do, then introduce symbols, signs or a speech-generating device, always alongside spoken words in everyday situations. Research reviewed by ASHA finds this kind of support does not hold back speech, and in some children is linked to further progress in talking.
Delayed Development
We support young children whose speech is delayed, who are not yet talking or use very few words. We pair signs, gestures and symbols with spoken words - the adult shows a symbol and says the word during play, meals or getting dressed. The worry that this delays talking is not borne out in ASHA's review of the evidence - early communication support does not hold back speech, and is sometimes linked to it.
Parental Education
We teach caregivers how to become their child's communication partner, not just the person receiving their attempts to communicate. We show how to give the child time to respond, ask open questions, and weave the communication system into everyday routines at home. ASHA names low family involvement as one of the main reasons an AAC system gets abandoned, so caregiver training is part of therapy.
Tool Selection
We match the communication method to the child in front of us, not the other way round. Assessment covers vision, hearing, motor ability and understanding of speech, and from that we choose the type of symbols and way of selecting - by finger, eye gaze or a switch. No single system suits every child, so we confirm the choice with a trial period and a conversation with the family.
Our AAC Therapy Offer
Comprehensive support in the process of building understanding
AAC Therapy and Communication
Regular sessions for building communication competence using selected methods
- Individual communication passport
- Learning to use AAC tools
- Social competence development
AAC Consultation and Selection
Initial meeting aimed at assessing potential and selecting the best AAC method
- Cognitive ability overview
- Testing various systems
- Initial implementation plan
Parental Training
Practical workshops for caregivers on how to model AAC communication at home
- Confidence in AAC usage
- Modeling techniques
- Training materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions
Worth reading
Short articles from our therapists that go deeper
When a child is not speaking yet: how AAC supports communication
AAC helps children express needs, emotions, and choices before speech emerges or while it is still developing. See what a practical AAC plan looks like for families.
AAC in practice: how to introduce supported communication for a child who is not speaking yet
AAC does not replace speech. It helps a child express needs before spoken words are fully available. Learn when to consider it and how step-by-step implementation works.
AAC for a child who speaks a little: when does augmentative communication really help?
Your child says a few words, but they are hard to understand? This is a good moment to consider AAC as support for everyday communication. Research shows that well-chosen AAC does not stop speech and can support language development.
See other services
More therapies we offer
Speech therapy
Communication, articulation and speech fluency.
- Goals after assessment
- Age-matched exercises
- Home practice guidance
Neurological speech therapy
Therapy for neurologically based speech disorders.
- Assessment of the child's current needs
- Goals matched to daily functioning
- Guidance for parents
Pedagogical therapy
Support with reading, writing and math difficulties.
- Individual educational goals
- Practical learning techniques
- Regular parent feedback
Give Your Child the Tools to Communicate
Book an AAC consultation and find out how we can help