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Creation Date
2021
Major
Communication Science Disorder
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Christen Guffey Page
Mentor Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Abstract
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, technology or non-technology based, are commonly used to facilitate communication for children with a speech or language impairment. Previous studies support use of either device; however, clinicians are faced with the task of determining which type of device (technology or non-technology) will be most effective. For this reason, the purpose of this critically appraised topic was to determine which type of device is the best option when referring a child to use an AAC device. Four articles obtained through PubMed, Taylor & Francis Online, and Google Scholar indicated that current evidence suggests that both non-technology based and technology based AAC devices are effective for expressive language abilities. Despite these outcomes, studies were limited in answering which type of device is the most effective. Thus, future recommendations would be to conduct research that compares which device a child with ASD would prefer to use for communication.
