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- Title
Demographics of Preschoolers Who Require AAC.
- Authors
Binger, Cathy; Light, Janice
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the investigation was to gather demographic information pertaining to preschoolers who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Method: To obtain this information, a survey was developed and then distributed to preschool speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Pennsylvania. Results: Results indicated that approximately 12% of preschoolers receiving special education services required AAC. These children came from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, had a wide variety of disabilities, used a range of AAC systems, and required services from a wide range of educational professionals. Implications: The findings indicate the pressing need for all preschool SLPs to be prepared to provide services for children who require AAC.
- Subjects
PENNSYLVANIA; DEMOGRAPHIC research; COMMUNICATION in demography; PRESCHOOL children; MEANS of communication for people with disabilities; PATHOLOGY; SPECIAL education
- Publication
Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, 2006, Vol 37, Issue 3, p200
- ISSN
0161-1461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1044/0161-1461(2006/022)