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Alternative and Augmentative Communication as a Means of Communication for People with Multiple Disabilities
Kopalová, Pavla
The present dissertation entitled Alternative and Augmentative Communication as a Means of Communication for Persons with Multiple Disabilities aims to describe current foreign trends and the results of selected research of foreign experts on the topic. The thesis presents the classifications of communication abilities of persons with multiple disabilities (CFCS - Cerebral Palsy Communication Classification System, VSS - Viking Speech Scale), which are commonly used abroad. It also presents basic information on this issue. It addresses the issue of the appropriateness and correct timing for the introduction of augmentative and alternative communication systems. It debunks the myths associated with the field of AAC that are unfortunately still present in society today. The paper briefly discusses the forms of AAC - unaided and aided systems, the differences between core and fringe vocabulary, and what a proper AAC assessment and intervention should look like. Finally, the importance of collaboration between the family and the whole AAC team, which includes professionals but also all communication partners of the individual, is emphasized. Within the framework of this dissertation, two research projects have been developed that address the communication skills of individuals with multiple...
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Alternative and Augmentative Communication as a Means of Communication for People with Multiple Disabilities
Kopalová, Pavla ; Hádková, Kateřina (advisor) ; Chleboradová, Barbora (referee) ; Klenková, Jiřina (referee)
The present dissertation entitled Alternative and Augmentative Communication as a Means of Communication for Persons with Multiple Disabilities aims to describe current foreign trends and the results of selected research of foreign experts on the topic. The thesis presents the classifications of communication abilities of persons with multiple disabilities (CFCS - Cerebral Palsy Communication Classification System, VSS - Viking Speech Scale), which are commonly used abroad. It also presents basic information on this issue. It addresses the issue of the appropriateness and correct timing for the introduction of augmentative and alternative communication systems. It debunks the myths associated with the field of AAC that are unfortunately still present in society today. The paper briefly discusses the forms of AAC - unaided and aided systems, the differences between core and fringe vocabulary, and what a proper AAC assessment and intervention should look like. Finally, the importance of collaboration between the family and the whole AAC team, which includes professionals but also all communication partners of the individual, is emphasized. Within the framework of this dissertation, two research projects have been developed that address the communication skills of individuals with multiple...
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