{"id":11830,"date":"2024-06-28T12:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T19:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucpofcentralaz.org\/?page_id=11830"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:14:21","slug":"augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucpofcentralaz.org\/es\/augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac\/","title":{"rendered":"Comunicaci\u00f3n aumentativa y alternativa (AAC)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0<\/strong>AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

(AAC)\u00a0<\/strong>SERVICES\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Empowering Communication for Your Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Unlocking Communication: The Power of AAC Devices<\/h2>\n

Unlock your child’s ability to express love, joy, and curiosity with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0solutions. Designed for children whose speech development is delayed or who are limited to a few words, AAC devices empower them to communicate effectively, bridging the gap caused by expressive communication disorders. These innovative speech-generating devices not only supplement or replace speech impairments but also enable your child to articulate wants, needs, thoughts, and emotions clearly. Through AAC, your child gains a voice, ensuring their ideas and feelings are heard and understood.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Finding the right AAC device can feel overwhelming.<\/a><\/h3>\n

AAC can range from low technology to complex, high technology so\u00a0you will need a team of experts to help<\/a>. The UCP AAC team, made up of a speech language pathologist, occupational therapist and\/or physical therapist, will\u00a0provide an evaluation<\/a>, positioning and access recommendations, trialing of devices and training on how to use speech devices. To provide the opportunity to trial different devices prior to purchase, UCP will work with\u00a0AAC vendors<\/a>\u00a0to try different speech generating devices, mounting systems, access switches and positional aids to determine what would be best for your child. UCP AAC team works with many different vendors and will help families get additional training and support from\u00a0vendors<\/a>\u00a0following an evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Do you want to know more? Here are some resources to learn about AAC. <\/strong><\/p>\n

AAC for Families<\/u><\/p>\n

Pathways.org<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a><\/p>\n

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AAC for Families in Arizona<\/u><\/p>\n

Arizona Department of Economic Security “Can You Hear Me Now? “How speech technology helps individuals communicate\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Out and About:\u00a0 A Community Group for AAC Users<\/a><\/p>\n

Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)<\/a><\/p>\n

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (UHCCP) Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Member Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Mercy Care Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Guide for DD Members, Families and Caregivers<\/a><\/p>\n

Mercy Care Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) Guide for DD Members, Families and Caregivers SPANISH<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact Information for AAC Support in Arizona<\/u><\/p>\n

Contact your child\u2019s DDD support coordinator<\/p>\n

DDD Customer Service: 844.770.9500<\/a> or DDDCustomerServiceCenter@azdes.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Mercy Care: 800.624.3879<\/a><\/p>\n

United HealthCare Community Plan: 800.348.4058<\/a><\/p>\n

Office of Individual and Family Affairs (OIFA)<\/p>\n