AAC in acute care and inpatient rehab
Why introducing AAC early matters — and how Lingraphica supports you
Research shows that early AAC intervention alongside traditional therapy improves language recovery, confidence, and quality of life (Dietz, Wallace, & Weissling, 2020). Just as PTs don’t wait to recommend mobility aids, SLPs shouldn’t wait to introduce AAC. If you don’t initiate it, your patient may never receive the tool they need to communicate and advocate for themselves. At Lingraphica, we provide a streamlined path for acute care clinicians to introduce AAC in this critical time.
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Supports medical safety and patient-provider communication.
A customized AAC device reduces risks of adverse events by ensuring patients can express needs, pain levels, and preferences. -
Prevents isolation and frustration.
Early AAC provides patients with a way to participate in their own care and discharge planning. -
Lays the foundation for recovery.
Far from hindering progress, AAC can strengthen speech, comprehension, and confidence.
AAC should be viewed as essential discharge planning equipment, just like DME recommended by PT and OT.
Fast, flexible trials for inpatient needs
We understand time is limited in acute and inpatient settings. That’s why Lingraphica expedites requests for inpatient trials.
Quick shipment
We prioritize inpatient requests to ship loaner devices as fast as possible.
Seamless continuity
If discharge happens before the trial is complete, we’ll work with you to transition the trial to the next level of care, ensuring no interruption for the patient or caregiver.
Custom support
Our team pre-customizes devices for your setting, saving you valuable session time.
The Lingraphica Certification Program
AAC always on hand
When you participate in our Certification Program, you gain access to a loaner device you can use with multiple patients. This means:
- No waiting for device shipments each time a patient needs AAC.
- Regular check-ins with Lingraphica’s clinical team to ensure your device stays ship-shape.
- Ongoing education and CEU opportunities to strengthen your AAC expertise.
Continued support across care transitions
SLPs in outpatient, SNF, or home health settings often inherit AAC trials that began in acute or inpatient rehab. Lingraphica ensures those transitions are smooth by providing:
Dedicated Clinical Consultants
Experienced SLPs guide you through device use, customization, and clinical documentation.
Support for users and caregivers
Training for communication partners is always included, reducing breakdowns and ensuring carryover.
CEU opportunities
Have the opportunity to earn ASHA CEU/PDHs while completing a trial with Lingraphica.
The Lingraphica difference
Why partner with Lingraphica in acute & inpatient settings?
Simple, effective AAC devices
Built for ease of use and quick onboarding — even for patients with no prior tech experience.
Complete ecosystem of support
From expedited trials to lifetime technical and clinical guidance, we never leave you or your patients on your own.
Proven outcomes
Lingraphica AAC devices improve patient satisfaction, reduce risks of communication-related errors, and support long-term recovery.
Take the first step today
Don’t wait for someone else to introduce AAC. By acting now, you give your patients the communication access they deserve — and set them up for success beyond discharge.
