Speech-language pathologists' practices in augmentative and alternative communication during early intervention.

ABSTRACT: This survey study examined augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) practices reported by early intervention speech-language pathologists (SLPs) across the United States (N = 376). The study examined (a) types of AAC that SLPs reported using (i.e., sign language, photographs, pictures, symbols, talking switches, and iPad apps or dedicated speech-generating devices); (b) SLPs' perspectives on the influence of child spoken language ability on AAC recommendations; (c) factors that influenced AAC decision-making within early intervention; and (d) perceived barriers associated with AAC implementation. SLPs reported that they were significantly more likely to introduce all types of AAC to children without spoken language abilities compared to children in later stages of language d

SUBMITTER: Lorang E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9549491 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature