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Using augmentative communication with infants and young children with Down syndrome.

P Foreman¹, G Crews

¹Special Education Centre, University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW, Australia.

Down'S Syndrome, Research and Practice : the Journal of the Sarah Duffen Centre

|July 13, 2000

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This study explored augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children with Down syndrome. AAC systems like signing and pictographs may enhance language development and object naming skills in these children.

Area of Science:

Speech and Language Therapy
Developmental Psychology
Assistive Technology

Background:

Children with Down syndrome often experience language and communication challenges.
Individuals with Down syndrome tend to have stronger visual and perceptual skills.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) may support language development in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the efficacy of two AAC systems in young children with Down syndrome.
To assess the impact of AAC on object naming tasks.

Main Methods:

An experimental study was conducted.
Two AAC systems were utilized: Makaton signing and the COMPIC pictograph system.
The study focused on young children diagnosed with Down syndrome.

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Main Results:

The study reports on the use of AAC systems with children with Down syndrome.
The effectiveness of signing and pictographs in an object naming task was examined.

Conclusions:

AAC systems show potential for aiding language development in young children with Down syndrome.
Further research into specific AAC interventions for Down syndrome is warranted.