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Using Aids for Communication Challenges

Deborah Yong, Speech-Language Therapist and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist

21-Oct-20 16:00

Using Aids for Communication Challenges

There are many conditions that can affect your ability to communicate verbally. However, this impairment should not be a barrier to daily communication with your loved ones, or to continue learning and working. We speak to Deborah Yong, Speech-Language Therapist, Assistive Technology Professional, and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist, to find out how AAC can help those with communication challenges to express themselves.

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Produced by: Bibienne Yeoh & Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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