The field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has witnessed significant
changes since its inception. AAC services are now considered for a much greater number of …

Abstract Purpose of Review It is well established that individuals with complex
communication needs (CCN) can increase their ability to communicate efficiently and …

Purpose To measure the prevalence of speech-language pathologist (SLP) involvement and
associated trends for critically ill children in United States (US) paediatric intensive care …

Purpose: Children with complex medical and communication needs often experience
extensive or frequent hospital stays and rely on augmentative and alternative …

Purpose: Research involving the effects of augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) intervention in adults, especially in naturalistic settings, has been identified as a …

Despite the potential positive impact of augmentative and alternative communication, the
literature suggests that many individuals with disabilities experience barriers in developing …

Many children who require hospitalization in the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) are
unable to or have difficulty communicating through speech, whether because of preexisting …

People with disabilities are more likely to be hospitalized and use health care services than
people without disabilities. They also report negative experiences interacting with health …

Purpose Children with complex medical needs often require extensive hospitalizations in
the first years of life. Many of these children also experience complex communication needs …

Background People with post-stroke aphasia commonly receive speech-language therapy
(SLT) when they are admitted to hospitals. Commonly, these patients reported …