Clinical Guides
AAC device clinical guides. Learn AAC fundamentals and much more.

Transitioning to Speech Teletherapy
Speech teletherapy offers both SLPs and patients greater flexibility, accessibility, and and efficiency without compromising quality of care. Read more
Using AAC, Photos, and Drawings to Communicate Successfully
By incorporating text and personally-relevant photos, patients with aphasia can successfully use an AAC device to support storytelling. Read more
The Role of AAC In Aphasia Rehabilitation
Aphasia rehabilitation should focus on combining traditional interventions with AAC while also working to enhancing language abilities for the future. Read more
Making AAC Successful Following a Stroke
High-Technology Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Poststroke Aphasia: A Review of the Factors That Contribute to Successful AAC Use. Read more
Integrating AAC and Smart Home Devices
Smart home assistants are common parts of many homes. This presents an opportunity for AAC users to use these systems by adding commands to their device. Read more
Treating Primary Progressive Aphasia with AAC
Because it does not fit precisely within the framework of other types of aphasia, guidance is often needed about when and how to introduce AAC. Read More… Read more
Using Client Goals to Provide More Effective Treatment
SLPs and clients report difficulty with client involvement in goal setting. Click to read more about incorporating client goals in AAC treatment. Read more
Six Tips for Providing Speech Teletherapy
As the we to the COVID-19 crisis, speech teletherapy is becoming the preferred delivery model for many SLPs. Lingraphica has six tips to get you started. Read more
What is Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™)?
VAST uses multi-modal stimulation; audio, articulation video-visual and written cues to facilitate imitation of model production. Read more
10 Principles of Aphasia and Neuroplasticity
The 10 principles of neuroplasticity are evidence-based ways to leverage neuroplasticity into treatment techniques for people with aphasia. Read more
Aphasia Treatment and Care Partners
Many SLPs can recall an aphasia patient who was particularly successful in therapy. These patients tend to always have an involved care partner. Read more
4 Benefits of Incorporating Whiteboards in Therapy
Whiteboard apps are now commonly found on computers and tablets of all kinds and are an invaluable tool when working with people with aphasia. Read more
3 Therapy Techniques for Targeting Apraxia
Try one of these three evidence-based therapy techniques and associated tips for targeting individuals with apraxia of speech. Read more
AAC Device Readiness
It can be hard to know the right time to introduce an AAC device to your patient is. Here are critical things to remember when recommending an AAC device to a patient. Read more
Life Participation Approach to Aphasia
LPAA, or the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia, is not strictly a therapeutic technique. It is a service-delivery model and mindset. Read more
Aphasia Assessment Tools
Here are several aphasia assessment tools available to SLPs. Learn more about each and download several for free to use during clinical sessions. Read more
AAC Device Goal Setting
To meet the goal of competence while using an AAC device, there are four areas to address: operational, linguistic, social, and strategic competencies. Read more
3 Things to Consider When Choosing AAC Devices
AAC devices supplement speech and help individuals build phrases to functionally communicate. Here is what to consider when choosing a device for a patient. Read more
5 Strategies for Incorporating AAC Into Your Practice
Here are some tried-and-true strategies from seasoned SLPs who use high-tech AAC in their practices on a regular basis to treat adults with aphasia. Read more
Using AAC to Talk About Interests
By organizing the AAC device’s language system to reflect the client’s top interests, it allows the client more opportunities to connect with others. Read more