What is AGOSCI?
AGOSCI is a group representing people with complex
communication needs, as well as those who live, know or work
with people with complex communication needs.
Established in 1981, AGOSCI aims to lobby for the rights of
people with complex communication needs, increase public
awareness of complex communication needs, and to provide
relevant educational and professional development events across
Australia.
Our membership includes individuals experiencing complex
communication needs, family and community members, teachers,
speech pathologists and other professionals.
Key Areas of Interest for AGOSCI are:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Sign and gesture systems
- Mealtime assistance/dysphagia
- Saliva control
- Voice output communication aids
- Consumer's stories
- Research
- Problem-solving in severe communication impairment
