Affiliation:
1. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
2. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the investigation was to gather demographic information pertaining to preschoolers who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Method
To obtain this information, a survey was developed and then distributed to preschool speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Pennsylvania.
Results
Results indicated that approximately 12% of preschoolers receiving special education services required AAC. These children came from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, had a wide variety of disabilities, used a range of AAC systems, and required services from a wide range of educational professionals.
Implications
The findings indicate the pressing need for all preschool SLPs to be prepared to provide services for children who require AAC.
Publisher
American Speech Language Hearing Association
Subject
Speech and Hearing,Linguistics and Language,Language and Linguistics
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