AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT RECEPTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE COMMUNICATION FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

Authors
LIGHT JC ROBERTS B DIMARCO R GREINER N
Citation
Jc. Light et al., AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT RECEPTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE COMMUNICATION FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, Journal of communication disorders, 31(2), 1998, pp. 153-180
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation,"Language & Linguistics
Journal title
Journal of communication disorders → ACNP
ISSN journal
00219924
Volume
31
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
153 - 180
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9924(1998)31:2<153:AAACTS>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
In this article the authors discuss the use of augmentative and altern ative communication (AAC) as used to enhance comprehension and express ion of people with autism. A theoretical model for AAC assessment and intervention planning is presented. Application of the model is illust rated through a case report of a 6-year-old boy with autism who had se vere expressive and receptive language impairments. (C) 1998 by Elsevi er Science Inc.