Working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems/devices comprises much of the duties of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at J. P. Lord School. AAC devices allow nonverbal students to communicate with others. The students at J. P. Lord use a variety of devices, such as the BIGmack switches, the Jelly Bean switches, Partner 4-8, Step by Steps and others to communicate. The SLP at J. P. Lord also works with teachers in developing communication goals and objectives for each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). She/he also sends devices in for repairs, negotiates for replacement devices, changes batteries and helps program devices when necessary.