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If my child uses an augmentative communication device, will it limit his progress towards verbal speech?

April 26, 2017augmentative child communication device limit progress speech uses verbal

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If my child uses an augmentative communication device, will it limit his progress towards verbal speech?

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This is a common concern of parents with non-verbal children. However, research shows that use of augmentative communication typically leads to increased verbalizations. There is no evidence that use of AAC impedes a child’s development of speech.