Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Part I -- what is a 'good' outcome?

Over the past 20 years, there have been many advances in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Despite these advances, there are no data on the long-term outcomes of AAC interventions. This study evaluated the long-term outcomes for a group of seven young men (ages 19 - 23 y...

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Publicado en:AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 284 - 300
Autores principales: Lund SK, Light J
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2006
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          Alternative and Augmentative Communication Utilization
          Speech and Language Assessment In Adulthood
          Treatment Outcomes Evaluation
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Case Studies
          Cerebral Palsy
          Child, Preschool
          Funding Source
          International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
          Language Tests
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          Adolescent: 13-18 years
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