Snap Core First

Snap Core First

AAC for Aphasia

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by a neurological event, such as a stroke or brain injury, making it difficult to understand the affected person's speech and written words. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) offers many tools and strategies to support people with aphasia and their communication partners.

Tobii Dynavox AAC device with Aphasia Page Set on Snap Core First

Snap Core First Aphasia Page Set

This suite of simple-to-use, customizable AAC tools supports people with aphasia and their families, caregivers and therapists with a return towards natural speech and improved participation in daily life.

iPad with Aphasia QuickFires Page Set on Snap Core First

Take a tour

See how to access the Snap Core First Aphasia Page Set and get an overview of its key features.

Key features

The tools in the Aphasia Page Set are designed for ease of use for those who may not have much experience with technology, including:

Caregiver with a man who has Aphasia

Word Lists

The home base of the Aphasia Page Set is made up of small, manageable Word Lists organized by categories and frequency of use that are easy to navigate and customize.


Whiteboard

The Whiteboard is like a digital version of pen and paper to help people with aphasia benefit from written keywords, drawings and photos all in one place for ease of access and storage.

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First on an iPad

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First Rating Scale

Rating Scales

A tool for quick communication such as expressing pain or an opinion on a numeric or visual scale. Rating Scales are easy to customize with different sizes, colors and levels of complexity.

Scripts

A customizable template for rehearsing routine conversation topics before they happen, Scripts can even be spoken out loud at the touch of a button when it’s hard to find the words to say.

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First Scripts

Additional Resources

We’ve created a set of resources to help spouses, family members and caregivers become better communication partners to the person in their care with Aphasia.

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First Training Cards

Training Cards

Become a better communication partner by learning helpful strategies in the Aphasia Training Cards.


Interest Inventory

Understand the topics that are most engaging to a person with Aphasia by taking an inventory of their interests.

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First Interest Inventory

Tobii Dynavox Aphasia Page Set in Snap Core First Therapy Guide

Therapy guide

Become a more informed therapist or clinical caregiver with a Communication Activity and Therapy Guide for Aphasia.