What are complex communication needs?

People with complex communication needs either cannot speak or have speech that is difficult to understand. They and their communication partners may benefit from using different forms of communication, such as:

• Gestures
• Alphabet, word or picture boards
• Facial expressions
• Signing
• Communication devices

How can the Regional Communication Service help you?

We do this by:

• Working with individuals with complex communication needs and their communication partners
• Building capacity of community agencies, families and services to support people with complex communication needs.

Communication For Participation

This service aims to make it easier for people with limited or no verbal communication to participate in their community.

We provide :

• Speech Pathology consultation
• Information
• Training
• Resources
• Support

For further information about initiatives and support for people with complex communication needs you can visit the Communication Access Network website via the link below. Complex communication needs may be due to a disability such as cerebral palsy, autism, stroke or motor neurone disease. It is estimated that 1 in 500 people in Victoria have complex communication needs.

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