Book Review: Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Abstract

Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties using speech as an effective form of communication. There is an increasing number of research data show that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems improve the communication competence and support the speech development of individuals with ASD. In this study, the book titled “Aided augmentative communication for individuals with autism spectrum disorders”, which was written on the implementation of aided AAC systems for individuals with ASD, was examined in terms of its content and importance in the field.

Keywords

• Augmentative and alternative communication
• complex communication needs
• autism spectrum disorder
• communication
• speech

Kitap İncelemesi: Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Bireyler İçin Yardımlı Destekleyici İletişim

Abstract

Otizm spektrum bozukluğu (OSB) olan birçok birey konuşmayı etkili bir iletişim türü olarak kullanmakta güçlük çekmektedir. Alternatif ve destekleyici iletişim sistemlerinin (ADİS) OSB olan bireylerin iletişim yeterliliğini geliştirdiğine ve konuşma gelişimini desteklediğine dair gittikçe artan sayıda araştırma verisi bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada OSB olan bireyler için yardımlı ADİS'in uygulanması konusunda yazılan “Aided augmentative communication for individuals with autism spectrum disorders” adlı kitap, içeriği ve alandaki önemi bakımından incelenmiştir.

Keywords

• Alternatif ve destekleyici iletişim
• karmaşık iletişim gereksinimi
• otizm spektrum bozukluğu
• iletişim
• konuşma

References

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