Augmentative Communication Devices

When I was doing a job shadow on a Speech-Language Pathologist during my Senior year of high school I saw a student using one of these. This student had no speech sounds apart from some unrecognizable grunts. With this simple machine, the student could answer questions and make requests. This goes to prove that not all technology is a waste of time. Augmentative communication devices come in a very wide range, from the simple to the complex. This way as the user grows, so can the technology.

These devices create a really great opportunity for students within a classroom setting. It provides a mode of communication between the student and the teacher as well as the student with his or her peers. An ACD can assist students who desire to participate in classroom discussions and group projects by opening up the lines of communication.














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