Insights into communication intervention and AAC in South India: a mixed-methods study  

Oleh:

Srinivasan, Saranya ; Mathew, Samuel N. ; Lloyd, Lyle L.

Jenis: Article from Journal
Dalam koleksi: Communication Disoders Quarterly vol. 32 no. 4 (Aug. 2011), page 232-246.
Topik: communication intervention; AAC; augmented and alternative communication; India; service delivery
Fulltext: Insights Into Communication Intervention and AAC.pdf (299.86KB)

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This study investigated current trends in communication intervention and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in southern India through a mixed-methods design. Study participants (N = 18) were special educators, speechlanguage pathologists, and behavior therapists. Responses from the questionnaire were quantitatively analyzed. Openended interview questions were recorded and qualitatively analyzed for emergent themes. The results are presented as descriptive statistics and insights. Some prevalent perspectives conveyed by the participants include that (a) communication intervention should be a structured, child-centric process, using a collaborative team model; (b) parents play an integral role in decision making and intervention; (c) because of the diversity that exists in India, cultural and linguistic issues are imperative in decision making and intervention; (d) use of better materials and technology can improve intervention; (e) better training programs are needed; and (f) more conference, workshops, seminars are required as a common platform for professionals to learn and interact.

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