| Using a speech-generating device to enhance communicative abilities for an adult with moderate intellectual disability. | |
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PMID: 19090639 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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For adults with disabilities who are unable to speak, the literature recommends that intervention include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to improve communication and interactions with others. Some adults with moderate intellectual disabilities who exhibit limited functional speech are often overlooked as candidates for AAC interventions because they have some speech abilities. The perception is that they are too old to improve their language and communication skills. This article presents a case report of a 30-year-old woman with a moderate intellectual disability and a severe expressive language disorder who uses a speech-generating device as a compensatory strategy to facilitate her communicative abilities, independence, and self-determination. |
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Authors:
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Melissa A Cheslock; Andrea Barton-Hulsey; Maryann Romski; Rose A Sevcik |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Intellectual and developmental disabilities Volume: 46 ISSN: 1934-9491 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-18 Completed Date: 2009-01-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101299965 Medline TA: Intellect Dev Disabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 376-86 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Communication, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4000, USA. |
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Adult Child Communication* Communication Aids for Disabled* Developmental Disabilities / economics, psychology* Female Georgia Humans Language Disorders / psychology Language Tests Medicaid Speech Articulation Tests United States |
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