Speech-language pathologists' perceptions of augmentative and alternative communication in Thailand.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems are not well-known and broadly used in Thailand. To begin introducing AAC systems and interventions to children with complex communication needs in Thailand, understanding speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) perceptions toward various AAC sys...
| Publicado en: | AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 230 - 241 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2023
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