AAC and community partnerships: The participation path to community inclusion

被引:23
作者
Batorowicz, Beata [1 ]
McDougall, Stacy [1 ]
Shepherd, Tracy A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Thames Valley Childrens Ctr, London, ON N6C 5Y6, Canada
关键词
AAC; participation; children; community; partnership; literacy; story reading; drama; peer mentor;
D O I
10.1080/07434610500468498
中图分类号
R36 [病理学]; R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100104 ; 100213 ;
摘要
The Life Needs Model (LNM) of service delivery emphasizes the importance of community participation in children's development and quality of life. This article is a case illustration of two community partnership programs based on the LNM. Story Time and Dress Up and Drama provide participation opportunities in the community for children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication ( AAC). The authors describe the development and implementation of both programs. Regardless of level of functioning, each child who participated in the programs did so by communicating, interacting socially, and controlling the environment. Multiple benefits for children, parents/caregivers, community partners, and AAC clinicians are highlighted. The authors hope that this article will assist others in developing partnerships and implementing inclusive practices within their communities.
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页码:178 / 195
页数:18
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