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Stephen Von Tetzchner1, Carmen Basil
1Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. s.v.tetzchner@psykologi.uio.no
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|October 20, 2011
Summary
This study advocates for person-first language in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It calls for more research analyzing communication systems and dialogue processes for AAC users.
Area of Science:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Background:
- The field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) requires ongoing discussion regarding appropriate terminology.
- Current terminology often focuses on user deficits rather than their communication abilities and achievements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To stimulate a renewed discussion on terminology within AAC.
- To encourage more analyses of communication processes involving various AAC systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and terminology in AAC.
- Analysis of the need for more research on utterance construction and dialogue involving AAC users.
Main Results:
- A deficit in research analyzing dialogue and utterance construction for users of manual and graphic communication systems was identified.
- There is a need to shift focus towards the communicative capabilities of AAC users.
Conclusions:
- Promoting person-first, ability-focused language is crucial in AAC.
- Increased publication of conversation analyses from AAC research is recommended.
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