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Training profoundly retarded adults to communicate using handguiding

R K Sommers1, V Vincent

  • 1Children's Hospital Medical Center, Akron, Ohio, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 1, 1996
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This study shows handguiding can help multiply disabled adults communicate basic needs. Three out of four participants learned communication skills, overcoming previous challenges with augmentative devices.

Area of Science:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Individuals with profound intellectual disabilities often face significant communication challenges.
  • Previous augmentative communication attempts may not be successful for all individuals.
  • Caregiver and staff involvement is crucial for implementing communication strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of handguiding as an augmentative communication strategy.
  • To teach basic needs and intents communication to multiply disabled young adults.
  • To explore an alternative communication method for individuals who have not succeeded with other AAC devices.

Main Methods:

  • Two series of instructional activities were implemented.

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  • Handguiding was used as the primary communication technique.
  • Caregivers and staff acted as communication partners.

    • Main Results:

    • Three out of four participants acquired basic communication skills.
    • The handguiding strategy proved successful for the majority of subjects.
    • Participants learned to communicate basic needs and intents.

    Conclusions:

    • Handguiding is a viable and effective communication strategy for some multiply disabled individuals.
    • This method offers a promising alternative for those who struggle with traditional AAC.
    • Successful implementation relies on dedicated communication partners and structured instruction.