Toward Functional Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students With Autism: Manual Signs, Graphic Symbols, and Voice Output Communication Aids

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Toward Functional Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students With Autism

Manual Signs, Graphic Symbols, and Voice Output Communication Aids

Pat Mirenda ¹
¹ University of British Columbia, Vancouver

pat.mirenda{at}ubc.ca

Many individuals with autism are candidates for augmentativeand alternative communication (AAC) systems, either to supplement(i.e., augment) their existing speech or to act as their primary(i.e., alternative) method of expressive communication. Thepurpose of this article is to summarize research and directionsfor future research with regard to two questions related tothe delivery of AAC supports to these individuals: (a) WhatAAC modality is preferable to use? and (b) What do we know aboutthe use of voice output communication aids with people withautism?

KEY WORDS: autism, manual signing, aided communication, augmentative and alternative communication

Submitted on May 1, 2002
Accepted on March 24, 2003

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