The Focus On... series is a set of seven introductory topics related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), written in a clear and easy-to-understand style by Communication Matters. The seven leaflets are available in PDF and printed forms, and as individual PowerPoint presentations.

PDF - Click on a link below to view/save the topic as a PDF file (note these files are about 1.5Mb and may take a while to download):

• What is AAC? (PDF)
• How to be a Good Listener (PDF)
• First Steps (PDF)
• Let your Hands do the Talking (PDF)
• Using Symbols for Communication (PDF)
• What can I say? (PDF)
• Accessing Communication Aids and Computers (PDF)
• Set of all above topics (20Mb Zip file of high quality PDFs; long download time)

PowerPoint Presentation - Click on a link below to view/save the topic as a PowerPoint file (note these files are about 1Mb and may take a while to download):

• What is AAC? (PowerPoint)
• How to be a Good Listener (PowerPoint)
• First Steps (PowerPoint)
• Let your Hands do the Talking (PowerPoint)
• Using Symbols for Communication (PowerPoint)
• What can I say? (PowerPoint)
• Accessing Communication Aids and Computers (PowerPoint)
• Set of all above topics (2.5Mb Zip of PowerPoint files)

If you would like a free set of the printed leaflets, you can order it from Communication Matters (details below).

Ordering the Focus on... leaflets

We are currently very low on stock of the printed leaflets. If you require a free set of the leaflets, please email your name & address to Communication Matters

If you require larger quantities, please download and print the leaflets using the above links.

Copyright Notices for symbols used in the Focus on... series
Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) are © 1981-2001 Mayer-Johnson Inc., PO Box 1579, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
The Rebus Symbol Collection is © 2000 Widgit Software Ltd., 124 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0ZS, UK