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Augmentative communication for the non-speaking child

E Sheehy1, K Moore, A Tsamtsouris

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.

The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|January 1, 1993
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Augmentative communication systems supplement speech for non-speaking children with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or autism. These systems, like communication boards, enhance a child's participation in daily life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Augmentative communication (AC) systems are crucial for individuals with limited or no functional speech due to physical, neuromuscular, or cognitive deficits.
  • Pediatric dental patients with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or severe intellectual disability may significantly benefit from AC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe augmentative communication systems, specifically communication boards, for non-speaking children in a pediatric dental setting.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in selecting and implementing AC systems for pediatric dental patients.

Main Methods:

  • The article defines non-speaking individuals and the role of augmentative communication.
  • It provides examples of AC systems, focusing on communication boards with visual symbols, pictures, letters, and words.

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  • Describes how non-speaking children can use these boards via scanning or direct selection, with or without aids.
  • Main Results:

    • Communication boards offer a visual method for non-speaking children to express themselves in the dental setting.
    • Collaboration with speech-language pathologists, families, educators, and healthcare professionals is essential for effective AC system implementation.
    • Individualized and continuously updated AC systems are necessary for optimal outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Augmentative communication systems are vital for improving the quality of life for non-speaking children.
    • Tailored AC solutions empower non-speaking children to engage more actively in their dental care and daily activities.
    • A collaborative, individualized, and adaptive approach ensures the success of AC in pediatric dental care.