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Augmentative and alternative communication

Definition

of

Augmentative and alternative communication

from

NICE Guideline NG96 - Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

An umbrella term that includes methods of communication to supplement or replace speech or writing for people who need support to understand or express language.

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Definition

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Augmentative communication

from

NICE Guideline CG142 - Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

An alternative way of helping people with communication difficulties by using assistive technology such as computers or other devices, such as a speech output device.

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