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- Title
A Model of AT and AAC Service for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
- Authors
Satterfield, Ben; Phillips, Carolyn; Montes, Ciara; Bunn, DeeDee; Gelinas, Gina; Rust, Martha; Griffiths, Patricia; Wilson, Rachel; Endicott, Sarah
- Abstract
A group of 63 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom (75%) demonstrated complex communication needs, was provided with assistive technology that was selected based upon their personal goals. The aim was to discover whether assistive technology would improve quality of life for participants and allow them to do things they could not do previously. Performance gains were evident in every case that involved a performance goal. A quality of life survey indicated that many participants felt less lonely, saw themselves as more helpful, and were more inclined to be involved in self-advocacy following the intervention. While AT services were provided for 62 of the 63 adults in the project, 35 participated in the research and completed the survey. A multi-disciplinary model for service delivery of assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication emerged from this project that focused on improving performance on skills important to each individual and enhancing quality of life.
- Subjects
DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; QUALITY of life; CHILDREN with disabilities; ASSISTIVE technology; ADULTS; MEANS of communication for people with disabilities
- Publication
Assistive Technology Outcomes & Benefits (ATOB), 2021, Vol 15, p48
- ISSN
1938-727X
- Publication type
Article