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A child whose speech is not developing within the realm of what is
considered normal, or is not likely to develop normal speech due to a
pre-existing condition, is a potential candidate for augmentative and
alternative communication, or AAC. AAC can help the child
participate in early learning of cognitive and social skills which are
based on conventional communication. AAC can help caregivers
interpret a child with disabilities' early attempts at
communication. AAC can also help to reduce the child's frustration
due to the inability to communicate his or her desires. This result
in improved behavior as well.
Information, Support, and Research
Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center
on Communication Enhancement is a national
project funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Its purpose is to improve technologies that further the development of communication,
language, natural speech, discourse skills, and literacy of persons with significant communication disorders.
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ACC Intervention has a mission to provide intervention materials to support children and adults in their functional use of augmentative/alternative communication systems; practical "tip of the month" information
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