B – Picture Board

The Augmentative Communication Program (ACP) at Boston Children’s Hospital, formerly known as the Communication Enhancement Center, was established by Dr. Howard Shane in 1979. This outpatient program provides patient and family centered care for children and young adults who experience congenital or acquired conditions leading to severe speech difficulty. 

In 2002, the Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Symbol Set was created to better support the communication needs of patients by representing unique vocabulary related to hospitalization. In 2008, the creator of the Vidatak EZ Board teamed with Boston Children’s to create the Vidatak Picture Communication Board, which is now used in medical centers throughout the globe.