| Program: | Augmentative Communication | ||
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TVCC |
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| Description of Services: | 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 | ||
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| Fees: | Set fees * publicly-funded services available to those who are eligible * funding may be available throug the Assistive Devices Program | ||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Southwestern Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| 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 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington Rd and Base Line Rd E | ||
| Location: | London (Central) | ||
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