AAC Myths Part One

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Myths Discussed in Part One

  • AAC will prevent speech
  • a child can be too young for AAC

Part One References

  • AAC myths & truths from TobiiDynavox
  • Support communication with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from AssistiveWare (scroll down to Overcoming AAC obstacles)
  • Romski, M., & Sevcik, R. (2005). Augmentative communication and early intervention: Myths and realities. Infants and Young Children, 18(3), 174-185.
  • Schlosser, R., & Wendt, O. (2008). Effects of augmentative and alternative communication intervention on speech production in children with autism: A systematic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 17, 212-230.

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