Alternative and Augmentative Communication Aids (AAC)

Dealing with trauma: young man staring into distance

Clients who are unwilling or unable to engage

28 November 20229 December 2023
Mental Capacity in Practice

There are many occasions where an individual may be unwilling or unable to engage with a mental capacity assessment. It is not a rare event by any means, and there are many possible reasons why this may occur. For example, there may be an issue with the specific context of the situation, the individual’s health conditions, the professional’s approach to the test, or even the adaptations that have been made to support.

Supporting capacity with augmentative communication aids

14 March 202210 October 2022
Comment, Mental Capacity in Practice

There are many different forms of communication, both verbal and non-verbal in nature. While many of us will take communication for granted, others need a little more support. Thankfully there are a range of relatively low-tech aids available to support those with complex communication needs. These include Makaton, PECS and Talking Mats – all of which are put to good use across education and healthcare settings to promote inclusion and person-centred care.