AACjärjestelmässä

AACjärjestelmässä refers to a system or context related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC refers to a set of tools and strategies used to support or replace spoken and written communication for individuals with severe speech and language impairments. These impairments can arise from various conditions, including developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or neurological diseases. The primary goal of AAC is to help individuals express their needs, wants, thoughts, feelings, and ideas effectively.

There are different types of AAC systems. Unaided AAC methods rely solely on the individual's own body, such as gestures, signs, and facial expressions. Aided AAC methods involve external tools, ranging from simple low-tech options like communication boards and picture exchange systems (PECS) to sophisticated high-tech devices like speech-generating devices (SGDs) or tablets with specialized apps. The choice of an AAC system is highly individualized, taking into account the person's abilities, needs, environment, and preferences. A multidisciplinary team, often including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educators, and family members, typically works together to assess, select, implement, and support the use of an appropriate AAC system. The term "AACjärjestelmässä" implies being within or part of such a system, focusing on the practical application and environment where AAC is utilized.