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Communication aids for children: procedures and problems.

N Jolleff1, H McConachie, S Winyard

  • 1Department of Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics, Wolfson Centre, London.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|August 1, 1992
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This study details the Communication Aids Centre

Area of Science:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation

Background:

  • The Wolfson Centre's Communication Aids Centre serves children needing assistive technology.
  • Many young children, particularly those with cerebral palsy, require specialized communication aids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the organization and procedures of a specialized center for children's communication aids.
  • To present a model for assessing and recommending augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
  • To investigate the waiting times and challenges in AAC provision for children in the UK.

Main Methods:

  • Review of organizational procedures at the Communication Aids Centre.
  • Analysis of patient demographics (cerebral palsy, wheelchair dependency, age at assessment).

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  • Detailed follow-up study of nine children to assess aid provision timelines and usage challenges.

    • Main Results:

    • Most children assessed had cerebral palsy; nearly half were under five years old.
    • Significant waiting times for aid provision in the UK were observed.
    • Inadequate training for children and communication partners emerged as a key barrier to aid use.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective AAC services require streamlined assessment and recommendation processes.
    • Addressing training gaps for users and communication partners is crucial for successful AAC implementation.
    • Improvements in AAC service delivery are needed to reduce waiting times and enhance user outcomes.