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Research Article

Impact of augmentative and alternative communication devices on families

Pages 37-47 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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Teresa Iacono, Katie Lyon & Denise West. (2011) Non-electronic communication aids for people with complex communication needs. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 13:5, pages 399-410.
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Sally Lindsay. (2010) Perceptions of health care workers prescribing augmentative and alternative communication devices to children. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 5:3, pages 209-222.
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