This page provides easy access to Communication Matters guidance, research and publications. Selected external publications and online resources are also available here.
The Power of Communication
The Power of Communication DVD was produced by Communication Matters to provide an introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This short film (runtime 9 minutes) delivers a powerful message that communication really does matter. The film, now available on YouTube, promotes communication in all its forms – central to the values of Communication Matters. It was produced by Di Palmer and filmed by Ben Bishop.
The film is of general interest, but we hope it will be particularly useful to service managers and purchasers who have responsibility for AAC services but minimal experience of working with AAC users. It aims to provide a starting point for more informed decision-making on AAC service delivery and planning.
ROAR4CM
This is an updated version of our #Roar4CM video after the Communication Matters International AAC Conference in September 2022.
Other Ways of Speaking
‘Other Ways of Speaking; (PDF) has been produced in partnership by Communication Matters, The Communication Trust, 1Voice, ACE Centre, The Makaton Charity, Scope and Signalong.
This short booklet provides information about children and young people who use a variety of different ways to communicate, how you can help support them and where to go for further information. You should read this booklet if you live or work with children and young people who have little or no speech.
Please contact us if you would like to receive a hard copy (or copies) by post.
AAC and AT Resources
Ace Centre provides a wide range of resources, publications and downloads to support use and implementation of AAC and AT.
AAC Exams Access
Reports from the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Exams Access Working Group on ‘Exams Access Guidance for Young People Who Rely Upon AAC’:
Speaking Up, Speaking Out
Communication Matters Research
Communication Matters Conference Abstracts
Book of Abstracts | Conference web page | CM 2025 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2025 |
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CM 2024 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2024 |
CM 2023 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2023 |
CM 2022 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2022 |
CM 2021 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2021 |
YouTube Playlist for Members only.
Please see Members Area for link. | |
CM 2019 Conference Book of Abstracts | Conference 2019 |
CM 2018 Conference Book of Abstracts | |
CM 2017 Conference Book of Abstracts | |
CM 2016 Conference Book of Abstracts |
