Abstract
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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1305-1312 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 21-22 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 4 Nov 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation