Surprisingly, beyond a shared belief that families underlie the success of AAC users and of our practices in AAC, we don't really have much information. In addition to raising questions, this issue is designed to share some thoughts and to encourage AAC researchers, manufacturers, policy makers and service providers to address family matters more rigorously. It also introduces the concept of family as a system. Collaboration and Continuity. The family-centered approach.
G ives practical suggestions for collaborating with families.
Impact on Families . Focuses specifically on the impact of assistive technology on the family and gives many tips for practitioners. Focuses specifically on the impact of assistive technology on the family. Session on family-focused research. Lists people who helped the author think about families and family issues that relate to AAC interventions.