Introduction of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2012.09.037
- VernacularTitle:辅助沟通系统概要
- Author:
Szu-Han Kay CHEN
;
Katya HILL
;
Kexing SUN
;
Lixi CHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
communication aids for disabled, Augmentative and Alternative Communications Systems, communication disorders/rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(9):898-900
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Rehabilitation and related professions have grown rapidly in China during this decade. Quality of life becomes a top priority after acute care service has been delivered. Communication is a unique and essential skill of humans and is one of the main factors influencing quality of life. People share their ideas with each other and advocate for their rights by communicating. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the general concepts of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The paper includes a brief explanation of AAC, types of AAC, targeted populations benefitted by AAC, principles of a language-based service delivery, and a discussion of interdisciplinary team member roles.>Rehabilitation and related professions have grown rapidly in China during this decade. Quality of life becomes a top priority >after acute care service has been delivered. Communication is a unique and essential skill of humans and is one of the main factors influencing >quality of life. People share their ideas with each other and advocate for their rights by communicating. The purpose of this paper is to introduce>the general concepts of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The paper includes a brief explanation of AAC, types>of AAC, targeted populations benefitted by AAC, principles of a language-based service delivery, and a discussion of interdisciplinary team>member roles
