TVCC - Augmentative Communication

Program:

Augmentative Communication

Organization:

TVCC

Phone Numbers:

519-685-8700 ext 53478

Email:

acs@tvcc.on.ca

Website:

www.tvcc.on.ca/service/augmentative-communication

Address:

779 Base Line Rd E
London, ON
N6C 5Y6

Intersection:

Fairview Ave and Base Line Rd E

Location:

London (Central)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Description:

Assessment and consultation services for children and youth who are unable to communicate effectively using speech or writing * team includes speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, communication disorders assistants, rehabilitation technologists, and a written communication instructor * clinicians may prescribe a variety of augmentative strategies, including technology to support face-to-face and written communication that be can be bought or leased for home and community use

Assistive Devices Program - Authorized vendor of government-subsidized assistive devices

Fees:

Set fees * publicly-funded services available to those who are eligible * funding may be available throug the Assistive Devices Program

Application:

Referral required

Current clients - Speak with child's therapist about referral and fill out referral questionnaire together

Non-current clients - Fill out questionnaire together with community therapist * families should call if they don't have a community therapist

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Children and youth who are unable to communicate effectively trough speech and writing

Face-to-Face Communication - People who are non-verbal or who are verbal but are not understood and are purposefully using 20+ symbols for their daily needs

Face-to-Face Communication - Access - People who are non-verbal or not understood and have difficulty physically reaching or pointing symbols which affects the number of symbols they use to communicate * must have known preferences and be using symbols to intentionally communicate

Writing - People who have a physical disability that affects their ability to write and/or type, and have the literacy skills to write and have home writing needs but are unable to use pencil and paper and are unable to use a standard keyboard and mouse

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Southwestern Ontario