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ERIC Number: EJ743165
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Jul
Pages: 9
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
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Demographics of Preschoolers Who Require AAC
Binger, Cathy; Light, Janice
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v37 n3 p200-208 Jul 2006
PURPOSE: The purpose of the investigation was to gather demographic information pertaining to preschoolers who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). METHOD: To obtain this information, a survey was developed and then distributed to preschool speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Pennsylvania. RESULTS: Results indicated that approximately 12% of preschoolers receiving special education services required AAC. These children came from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, had a wide variety of disabilities, used a range of AAC systems, and required services from a wide range of educational professionals. IMPLICATIONS: The findings indicate the pressing need for all preschool SLPs to be prepared to provide services for children who require AAC.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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