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  11. Family Functioning Among Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities Utilizing Augmentative And Alternative Communication

Family functioning among adolescents with developmental disabilities utilizing augmentative and alternative communication

Patricia West1, Lorraine Robbins1, Sarah N Douglas2

  • 1College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|June 11, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Adolescents with complex communication needs who frequently use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) have better family functioning. Targeted family interventions are crucial for optimizing outcomes for at-risk families.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Family involvement is crucial for adolescents with developmental disabilities and complex communication needs.
  • Adolescents requiring augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) often face unique family challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parental/adolescent characteristics and family functioning.
  • To compare family functioning across different frequencies of AAC use in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 227 families with adolescents (13-18 years) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or Down syndrome (DS) using AAC.
  • Online survey including the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for AAC (FIATS-ACC).
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Keywords:
Adolescentaugmentative and alternative communicationdevelopmental disabilityfamily

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  • Adolescent communication function was the sole predictor of family functioning.
  • Families with high AAC usage reported significantly higher family functioning scores than low- and moderate-usage groups.
  • Parental employment/education, parent age, and AAC device type were not significant predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Higher frequency of AAC use is associated with better family functioning.
  • Findings highlight the need for individualized family interventions for at-risk families.
  • Understanding factors influencing family functioning can optimize support for adolescents with complex communication needs.
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