ALERT CONTENT PLACEHOLDER

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Location

170 Em​mett Ave 

Toronto, ​ON M6M 2J5​​

Level 2


Contact

​ Phone:​ 416 243 ​3600 ext. 34614​ or 30200

Email: aacinfo@westpark.org​

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Ref​errals

​Complete the online referral form in the link below or call the Intake Inquiry Line at 416 243 3600 ext. 34679.

​​For more information about the Augmentative and Alternative Communication​ (AAC) Clinic, please call 416 243 3600 ext. 30200​ or email at aacinfo@westpark.org​


Referral Form Link ​​​​

What We Do

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to methods that either supplement or replace an individual’s speech and/or writing. The AAC Clinic provides individuals with techniques or devices that can be used to enhance participation in important life activities.

The clinic provides:

  • Assessment
  • Recommendations based on clients’ communication needs/goals and abilities
  • Device trials and prescription
  • Customization and set-up
  • Training for clients and caregivers
  • Ongoing support for those who lease their communication system
  • Virtual and in-person services.

The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic is comprised of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs), a Biomedical Technologist, and a Unit Clerk.

​Our interdisciplinary team may recommend a combination of AAC methods to help someone communicate effectively. AAC methods may include:

  • Unaided approaches such as the use of facial expressions, eye-gaze, and gestures
  • Low-technology devices such as alphabet/picture/word displays and signaling aids
  • High-technology devices such as computers that recognize or produce speech.

E​ligibility Criteria

In order to be seen by our clinic, the applicant must be an adult (18+ years of age) who:

  • Is a past or present patient of any West Park Healthcare Centre service and has a disability that impacts face-to-face and/or written communication
    • OR
  • ​Is an outpatient from anywhere in Ontario who has a congenital (from birth) physical disability that impacts face-to-face and/or written communication.

Please note that while we are able to offer virtual services, clients need to agree to come to the clinic when necessary.

Costs

There is no fee charged for assessment or consultation for individuals with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card. The cost of purchasing or leasing an AAC system is the responsibility of the client (who may be eligible for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)​

Resources

AAC Clinic Brochure ​
Quicklinks
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