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Programs & Services


Augmentative and Alternative Communication / Assistive Technology

Provides tools to support an individual in order to talk or communicate.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology (AAC/AT) are tools to support an individual in order to talk or communicate.

Assisting an individual who may struggle with different forms of communication. There are speech devices with communication software known as Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC includes a wide range of nonverbal communication methods including speech sound generating devices. This software captures all the things that support communication when someone cannot always rely on their natural speech or language skills to express themselves. This can include; touch screen control, tracking eye and head movements, and switch controls.

The AAC/AT assessment team works with the client, family and Alberta Aids to Daily Living and does not assume primary treatment (ongoing therapy service for AAC/AT). We will ensure connections and transitions with community supports (e.g., community or school therapists, family, school team) for ongoing AAC/AT treatment and support.

Contact Details

Chinook Regional Hospital

Address
960 19 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 1W5
Telephone
403-388-6182
Fax
403-388-6096
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), speech language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants (TAs)
Eligibility

A Speech Language Pathologist will determine if the client qualifies based on communication assessment.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

One week to 3 months (varies on location)

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
AAC/AT
Other
Communication devices, Communication equipment, Speech Generating Communication Devices