Augmentative Communication: Finding the Real Person “Trapped Inside”

• By: Maegan Meneses, MA, CCC-SLP YAI Center for Specialty Therapy
• January 1st, 2014
• AAC, assistive technology, augmentative communication, caregiver training, communication skills, independence, social skills development, speech-language pathology
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Jerry, a young man with autism, approached two women in the waiting area. He pressed a button on his augmentative communication device and said, “Good morning. It’s nice to meet you.” Thanks to a Nova Chat 7 communication device, Jerry, 22 (note: he turns 23 on 1/22/14), has a voice for...