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Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services:
Augmentative Communication Program
The Augmentative Communication Program at Children's Hospital Boston is known internationally for its work with children and adults who are non-speaking or whose speech is severely impaired.

As the preeminent service of its kind in the world, the program provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for children and adults with congenital or acquired disorders affecting expressive communication, comprehension and computer access.

In the Spotlight
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Using everything from simple picture boards to the latest voice output communication technology, the ACP helps patients like Rick Hoyt express themselves.
Expert Team
The Augmentative Communication Program is staffed by a team of specialists with expertise in the area of augmentative communication. The interdisciplinary team includes:
  • Speech language pathologists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Computer specialists
Innovators
Augmentative Communication Program technology has opened channels of communication for countless individuals and their families. In collaboration with linguists, software programmers, MIT engineers and ergonomic specialists, the team is committed to creating new products and innovative communication tools for the 21st century.
In the News
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Sophisticated technologies like eye-tracking devices are enabling Children's patients to communicate even if they can't move or talk.
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Related topics:
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
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History of Innovation
Read about our long history of research and development of technology for children with communication difficulties...
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Freedom of Speech Watch this video to learn how the Augmentative Communication Program helps patients who can't speak communicate, using everything from simple picture boards to the latest sophisticated technology.
Useful Links
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
ACP invited to guide The Joint Commission in developing nationwide standards of care
Children's Augmentative Communication Program (ACP) was invited to guide The Joint Commission in developing nationwide standards of care for patients who are communication vulnerable.

Learn more about the ACP's recommendations for improving the care of patients with communication needs.

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