A few days ago
Anonymous

what is another aspect that needs to be considered with augumentative communication?

what is another aspect that needs to be considered with augumentative communication?

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A few days ago
low_fat_latte

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for very young user, we need to consider the possibility of over-dependency. the device should not replace opportunities to develop speech/language/literacy abilities should the young user have potential to learn.
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A few days ago
maureen1419
Facilitated communication poses the question is the person’s communication authentic, or are they being taught how to respond. In my experience, it is common for a child using an augmentative communication device to be told what to say in response to questions. For example when someone asks them how he/she is doing, a staff member will show them the button to tap on a Dynavox to say “I’m good”. This is not a genuine representation of how that child feels.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Discrimination.

I know kids and they can not discriminate between the buttons meaning they just randomly hit buttons until they get the right one.

We always start with PECs as it teaches recrimination skills as well as facilitating language. (The person above me already made that wonderful point!!)

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