Overcoming Resistance to AAC Techniques
Resistance can come from many quarters:
Professionals
Education of Service Providers who Deal with Persons who Communicate Using AAC, A Speaking Differently Position Paper. ". . . [of] greatest concern is the tendency for persons such as doctors or government employees to ignore persons with little or no speech in favour of their attendants or facilitators during examinations, treatment, meetings and other interactions." Includes recommendations for training of professionals. http://grassrootsaac.com/Speaking%20Differently/Speaking_Differently/position1.htm
See also Upfront by Sarah W. Blackstone
"The System"
Upfront by Sarah W. Blackstone, Augmentative Communication News, February 2007. Introduction to newsletter issue on AAC methods and assistive technologies (AT) for people who acquire a severe communication impairment due to diseases or injuries. "Despite the proven efficacy of AAC as a treatment approach for individuals with complex communication needs, an individual’s access to AAC services typically depends upon (1) where they happen to live, (2) what their doctor already knows about AAC and (3) how aggressively they, or their family members, seek help from professionals who provide AAC services."
Family Members
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The Person Living With Barriers to Communication
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