Publications

Scope produces a range of publications on issues that are important to disabled people, their families and carers. Most of our publications can be downloaded free of charge as .pdf or .doc files; you will need Acrobat Reader freeware or Microsoft Word (or compatible viewer such as the freeware Microsoft Applications Viewers) installed.

Scope publications are also available in other formats on request from publications@scope.org.uk or by calling 01908 321049. If you are able to pay something towards the cost of producing our publications, please donate online whatever you can afford.

Charter for Children

A4 charter promoting good practice and children’s rights.

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AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) FAQs

Module 2 of 12 - Our attempt at answering many of the questions we are asked as part of our work in helping parents, teachers and professionals to support individuals who may benefit from using AAC.

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The Nuts and Bolts of AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication)

Module 3 of 12 - This is where you will find most of the information that you would expect in this package, although all the other modules cover issues that are essential to the successful introduction and use of AAC.

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Shaping the Future of Care Together - Green Paper July 2009

Scope Response

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AAC: Children and Adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

Module 9 of 12.

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AAC Games and Activities

Module 4 of 12 - This provides lots of ideas on ways of introducing and teaching someone to use AAC. It is not easy to learn a second language, which is what AAC is, and unless it’s fun and quickly successful in helping the user to control their lives and achieve what they want, they will give up or not give it the effort it requires.

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Scope accounts summary 2009

The summarised financial statements of Scope for the year ended 31 March 2009.

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AAC: Accessing Equipment, Books and Charts

Module 5 of 12 - Without the means of quick and easy access to the resources provided, they will remain unused or be sources of frustration. This module gives lots of ideas that will help you to ensure that the user's access to their system is as easy as possible.

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One County's Approach to Supporting AAC in Mainstream Schools

Module 11 of 12. Somerset Local Education Authority has developed a county-wide policy to ensure that children with communication difficulties are fully integrated within county schools and are receiving the best services that the county can support. One of their speech and language therapists has written about the development and practice of this policy.

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AAC: Software

Module 6 of 12 - This is a broad-ranging module, which provides information on curriculum access and word processing as well as software to support communication and to make professional-looking resources quickly and easily.

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