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What is AAC?

AAC* refers to various communication methods that people use alongside or instead of speech

* Augmentative and Alternative Communication

People may use AAC if they have difficulty with speech. This can include anything from body language and simple signs or gestures to symbol boards and electronic communication devices

Practically everyone uses some form of AAC in addition to speech, such as facial expressions or gestures, to complement what they are saying

AAC stands for "Augmentative and Alternative Communication"

"Augmentative" means "adding to," referring to anything used to supplement a person's speech. For example, someone might use AAC if their speech is unclear, if they are talking to people who are less familiar to them, or if they are in a noisy or stressful environment.

"Alternative" means "instead of," referring to anything used in place of speech. Alternative communication may be needed for a person who cannot speak or has language difficulties that affect their ability to communicate. This could be someone who has never spoken or someone who has lost their speech.

How can AAC help?

There are numerous benefits to using AAC that go beyond simply requesting what one wants or needs. When AAC is implemented successfully, a person can express their thoughts and opinions, share stories and jokes, request information, and let others know when something is wrong

Using AAC can help people build relationships within their community. It can enable someone to participate in social groups and situations that may have previously been inaccessible

Available AAC solution types

We offer tablet-based devices for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), developed for children and adults with speech impairments. They support touchscreen input and feature a convenient carrying handle and a strap.

Key features: all-day battery life (10 hours), durable construction (withstands a 1 m drop, IP22 protection). Designed for mobile communication in everyday life.

Basic Solution

Ruggedized tablet powered by the Google Android operating system. The device comes pre-installed with limited-functionality software for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), specifically designed for children with speech and language impairments.

Total System Cost: €1,450
Technical Support: €50/month

Optimal Solution

Tablet in an ultra-rugged case running on the iOS operating system. Pre-installed with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) software for children with speech impairments, which allows users to communicate by expressing thoughts through symbols, text, and voice. Fully customizable for independent use.

Total System Cost: €2,150
Technical Support: €50/month

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps

GRID

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) software developed by Smartbox for children and adults with speech impairments. It enables users to communicate by expressing their thoughts through symbols, text, and voice

Available on Windows and iPad, supporting over 40 languages. Key features include: customizable vocabularies with AI-powered word prediction; integration with email, social media, and environmental control; input methods such as touchscreen, eye gaze, switches, pointers, and voice; and voice personalization (including AI voices). Fully customizable for independent use

TalkTablet PRO

A full-featured AAC application for symbol-based communication and speech synthesis on Android (and iOS) by Gus Communication Devices, designed for non-verbal children and adults with autism, aphasia, stroke, Parkinson’s, or cerebral palsy (CP)

Key features: communication via touch-activated buttons with words/phrases (1–144 per page); button/page customization (using 30,000+ SymbolStix symbols, personal photos, or Google images); predictive input to support the transition to literacy; recording or selection of natural voices in multiple languages; page and vocabulary sharing via Wi-Fi; cloud backup; security features (passwords, tap delay); offline functionality; free updates and technical support. It fosters communication, language development, and skills from infancy through adulthood

Solutions that change lives for the better

We offer cutting-edge AAC solutions tailored for users with autism, aphasia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or cerebral palsy. These solutions are ideal for educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, and individual use

Maristiq Studio is committed to making communication accessible to everyone by offering reliable technology and professional support. Let’s create opportunities for communication and development together!