About

The Communication Toolbox is a speech pathology private practice providing advice and support regarding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) options for children and adults.

The Communication Toolbox’s mission is to provide clients with information and access to AAC to communicate the way they want. The Communication Toolbox supports people to communicate in a variety of ways, which may include the use of:

  • Speech
  • Speech sounds, vocalisations and word approximations
  • Gestures
  • Eye gaze
  • Key Word Sign
  • Visual aids (e.g. communication boards and books)
  • Electronic Communication Devices, Apps and Software (e.g. Proloquo2Go, LAMP, eye gaze systems, Grid 3)

The Communication Toolbox provides a range of services, including:

  • Assessment to create goals, quantify what is going well and identify areas to address through speech pathology support
  • Practical session planning with the emphasis on supporting people to meet their communication goals in ways that are fun and meaningful for them
  • Consulting to support teams to explore AAC options
  • Coaching for speech pathology teams to learn more about AAC
  • Speaking services to share information about AAC-related topics

The Communication Toolbox is located in Sandhurst, Vic and provides off-site services locally and interstate, subject to availability.