ABSTRACT
Transition planning takes time, ideally an academic year ahead. It should consider all areas of learning needs and the demands of the new secondary school day. The communication passport may be a booklet if there is lots of information to convey, or could be as subtle as a credit card. Some individuals with unclear speech who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as a backup have limited insight into their own communicative effectiveness, and so do not make use of their AAC as much as would be optimal. AAC users may have internet access on their device in order to access other applications such as a web browser, email or social media. Environmental barriers and supports may hinder or help the AAC user to reach communicative competence. Exam access is currently one of the biggest policy barriers encountered by AAC users. The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) provides electronic exam papers for AAC users.
