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  • Title: Research directions in augmentative and alternative communication for preschool children.
    Author: Sevcik RA, Romski MA, Adamson LB.
    Journal: Disabil Rehabil; ; 26(21-22):1323-9. PubMed ID: 15513732.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To review issues related to the use of augmentative systems with young children and present a case study of one child and family's experience with the System for Augmenting Language (SAL). METHOD: The case involved a preschool child with severe developmental delays who had little functional speech. Acquisition and use of graphic symbols on a speech-output communication device was studied in home and clinical settings. Language and communication behaviours of the child and his communication partners were observed and language assessment measures were collected. RESULTS: Child engagement state varied across the two settings with a stable profile seen in the therapy setting and a clear increase at home. Child communicative attempts increased following the introduction of the augmented system. Parents reported successful use of the SAL. CONCLUSION: SAL is a viable communication intervention approach for young children.
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