Barriers and facilitators to the use of high‐technology augmentative and alternative communication devices: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Abstract

Background: There has been a rapid growth in recent years of available technologies for

Communicative Competence for Individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A New Definition for a New Era of Communication?

“…Now that the possible has been established, the challenge will be to ensure that it becomes the probable and that every individual with complex communication needs has access to effective evidence-based AAC intervention to maximize participation and communication (Beukelman et al, 2007;Rispoli, Franco, van der Meer, Lang, & Camargo, 2010). There remain far too many individuals with complex communication needs who do not receive the effective, culturally competent, evidence-based AAC services that they require to realize communicative competence and achieve their full potential (Baxter, Enderby, Evans, & Judge, 2012;Hodge, 2007). Communicative competence is essential to the enhancement of the quality of life of individuals with complex communication needs; it is fundamental to the attainment of the basic human need, the basic human right, the basic human power of communication.…”

National survey describing and quantifying students with communication needs

“…7 A comprehensive review of the literature found similar barriers related to AAC usage and abandonment including the ease and reliability of use, the need for technical support, the voice or language of the device, selection of an appropriate device, duration it takes to create a message, buy-in from the family, perceptions of others, lack of AAC services and training 8 .…”

Attitudes Towards Disabled Children:- A Qualitative Study In Rural Region of Maharashtra.

“…In a review, Baxter et al (2012) found that barriers included the parents not being involved enough during the decision making process (McNaughton et al 2008) and negative family attitudes towards the AAC system (Johnson 2006) .The implications are that attitudes and input of the people surrounding the child using AAC are crucial to its successful implementation.…”