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Views of young people using augmentative and alternative communication systems.

M Clarke1, H McConachie, K Price

  • 1Institute of Child Health, The Wolfson Centre, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AP, UK.

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|February 28, 2001
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Children using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems prefer one-to-one therapy targeting specific skills. User feedback highlights operational and self-image issues impacting AAC system satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Assistive Technology
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems are crucial for children with physical impairments lacking intelligible speech.
  • Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in England and Wales typically support AAC skill development.
  • Understanding user perspectives is vital for effective AAC service provision.

Observation:

  • Interviews with 17 children and 6 young adults using AAC explored their views on therapy organization and AAC systems.
  • A symbol-based interview tool was developed to facilitate expression of complex ideas by children with AAC.
  • Participants had communication aids with at least 20 symbols/pictures/words and understood at least two-word level requests.

Findings:

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  • Most children found their AAC systems useful, but negative attitudes stemmed from operational difficulties and self-image concerns.
  • Children and young people preferred individualized, one-to-one therapy focusing on linguistic and operational skills.
  • A gap exists between therapists' preferred models and users' desired therapy structure.

    • Implications:

    • Individualized and user-centered design of AAC systems can improve school-based usage and overall effectiveness.
    • Incorporating service user feedback into planning and evaluation is essential for optimizing AAC services.
    • Addressing operational challenges and self-image issues is key to enhancing user satisfaction with AAC.