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Supporting Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Breaking Down Opportunity Barriers - Brossura

Johnston, Susan S., Ph.D.; Gevarter, Cindy, Ph.D.; Sennott, Samuel, Ph.D.; Mcleod, Lateef; Sanders, Eric J., Ph.D.

 
9781635503913: Supporting Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Breaking Down Opportunity Barriers

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"Individuals with complex communication needs who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) frequently encounter barriers that limit their ability to achieve their full potential in communication and in life. These barriers include access barriers (limitations in the current capabilities of the AAC user or the communication systems that they use) as well as opportunity barriers (e.g., policy, practice, knowledge/skill, and attitude barriers that extend beyond the AAC user). It is essential to consider both access and opportunity barriers when designing systems and supports for individuals who use AAC. However, often the emphasis of research and practice is on addressing issues related to access barriers with far less attention to opportunity barriers. This is the first book to focus specifically on practical strategies for breaking down opportunity barriers experienced by individuals who use AAC"--

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