AAC and literacy

O. E. Hetzroni

doi:10.1080/09638280412331280334

AAC and literacy

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Purpose: To review current research on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for prompting literacy in children with special educational needs. Method: Research studies relevant to emergent literacy and AAC use are reviewed. Studies focused on acquisition of literacy across various populations of children with special needs are reviewed. Results: Existing literature suggests that AAC may provide strategies and systems to compensate for impairments and disabilities of individuals with severe communication disorders. Conclusion: AAC may support literacy learning in children with special educational needs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1305-1312
Number of pages	8
Journal	Disability and Rehabilitation
Volume	26
Issue number	21-22
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280412331280334
State	Published - 4 Nov 2004

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