Publication - Advice and guidance
A Right to Speak Supporting Individuals who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Guidance to be used by people who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), their familes, strategic and operational heads within health boards, local authority social work and education departments and the voluntary sector
Appendix 5 Descriptive Summary of Existing Specialist AAC Services
| SCTCI | CALL | KEY COMM | FACCT | AAC Resource | TASSCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Adults & Children | Children | Adults & Children | Adults & Children | Adults & Children | Children |
| Type of service | National | National | Regional | Regional | Specialist | Specialist |
| Area covered | Scotland 10/14 HB's | Scotland | All LA'S Within Lothian HB | Fife LA and HB | All LA's within Ayrshire and Arran HB | Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire CHP & NHS Grampian |
| Access to SCTCI | ~ | ~ | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-disciplinary team | SLT Clinical Technologist | SLT Teacher Engineer Psychologist Specialist support staff | SLT Teacher Assistant | SLT Teacher Technician Assistant | SLT | SLT Teacher Assistant |
| Training Provided | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Assessment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trial Equipment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Provision | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes-limited to Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire CHP |
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Email: Peter Kelly
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