This post explains augmentive communication and why
it is important. Augmentive
communication is about helping individuals who cannot speak to interact with
others. Augmentive communication systems
can be unaided which only uses a person’s body for communication, or aided
which involves the use of an external piece of equipment to convey a
message. Augmentive communication
systems are important so that people have the opportunity to express their thoughts,
needs, wants, and ideas. Augmentive
aids, such as picture and symbol communication boards and electronic devices
allow for social interaction, better school performance, and it helps improve a
person’s feelings of self-worth.
In my school district, I work with several students
who are non-verbal and they use picture communication boards daily. The communication boards allow them to
communicate their bathroom needs, as well as, their feelings and moods. Without this system in place, it would be
difficult to understand what my students need and want, and it would also be
impossible to accommodate them appropriately.
In my opinion, communication is so important, and without it people
would not be able to effectively function in society.
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