Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for a patient with a nonfluent/ agrammatic variant of PPA in the mutism stage [PDF]
Introduction The paper presents an example of the successful administration of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system. Such an approach is of particular significance in cases of patients with speech and language deterioration, which ...
Jolanta Góral-Półrola +5 more
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AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: A MINIREVIEW [PDF]
<p>Children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), cerebral palsy or severe motor speech disorders may beneficiate of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems that may improve the developing language and the communication abilities.
AGATA MALTESE +9 more
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Use of a robust alternative communication system in autism spectrum disorder: a case report
This study aimed at investigating the impact of using a robust augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system on the communication of a child with autism spectrum disorder. This longitudinal intervention research is a single case study.
Ana Cristina de Albuquerque Montenegro +4 more
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An activity systemic approach to augmentative and alternative communication.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss and highlight how Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) can contribute to the understanding of the different factors at play when a person is using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It is based
Hedvall, Per-Olof +4 more
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The use of augmentative and alternative communication apps for the iPad, iPod and iPhone: an overview of recent developments [PDF]
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the communication applications (apps) that can be used with devices such as the iPad, iPod and iPhone to support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Bradshaw, Jill; id_orcid, Bradshaw, Jill
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Supplementary and replacement communication or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is needed to replace the voices of autistic pupils who have difficulty communicating throughout the learning and facilitating process (PdPC) in the classroom.
Shuhada Abdul Ghani, Suziyani Mohamed
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Towards the improvement of augmentative and alternative communication through the modelling of conversation [PDF]
Non-speaking people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems typically have low rates of communication which reduces their ability to interact with others.
Arnott, John L., Alm, Norman
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Factors influencing the use of augmentative and alternative communication [PDF]
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes various methods, strategies, and techniques as well as devices and means developed with the aim of improving the communication competence of people with speech and language disorders.
Slavković Sanela Z. +3 more
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AAC and 4Co: Educational Opportunities of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication on Mobile Devices In this paper we present an experience of the application of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with four persons with severe ...
Marco Lazzari
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Rethinking family (dis)engagement with Augmentative and Alternative Communication [PDF]
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a core component of special education for many children with learning disabilities and/or autism who have minimal or no speech.
Doak, Lauran +3 more
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