Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the term used to describe various methods of communication that can ‘add-on’ to speech and are used to get around problems with ordinary speech. AAC [..]

A disease or condition/characteristic that is not congenital but develops after birth; common acquired conditions include stroke/CVA, brain injury, brain tumour, dementia, motor neurone disease (MND), [..]

An acquired and degenerative condition, most often affecting people in the 40 to 70 year age group. It is the most common degenerative disease of the motor neurone system, with the term reserved for t [..]

Loss of language and communication skills, usually after suffering a stroke. (Dysphasia is the partial or complete impairment of the ability to communicate.)Apraxia

A developmental condition which is a form of autism where people have fewer problems with speech but may still have difficulties with understanding and processing language.

see glossary term: AAC.Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

An acquired condition, resulting from a trauma to the head. It occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain; possible causes include road traffic accidents, assaults, falls and other acciden [..]

An acquired condition, which may affect children or adults. The various malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) tumours can damage brain tissue and interfere with various functions, including [..]

see glossary term: Complex communication needs

A developmental condition, with symptoms usually evident during the first three years of life. It is a group of chronic neurological conditions affecting body movements and muscle co-ordination, cause [..]