This guideline provides recommendations to speech-language pathologists regarding the assessment, treatment, and support for clients with complex communication needs who may benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Speech Pathology Australia
<div>"In order that the person with complex communication's views are taken into account, speech pathologists need to ensure that he/she is included at all stages of the [augmentative and alternative communication] AAC assessment, management decisions, and intervention" (p. 27).</div>
<div>The use of facilitated communication (FC) is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> recommended. FC "remains an approach with little supportive evidence and a preponderance of evidence that contraindicates its use" (p. 30).</div>
