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Enhancing Communication through Non-Vocal Systems: Insights and Strategies

Enhancing Communication through Non-Vocal Systems: Insights and Strategies

Non-vocal communication systems have emerged as vital tools in bridging the communication gap for individuals unable to use verbal speech. These systems, which can be augmentative (enhancing existing speech) or alternative (replacing speech), offer a lifeline for effective communication. Drawing on insights from professionals in the field, this blog explores the positive aspects of non-vocal communication systems, their implications for users and their communities, and offers strategies for practitioners looking to implement these systems.

Positive Aspects of Non-Vocal Communication

Implications for Families, Peers, and Communities

Strategies for Practitioners

The introduction and maintenance of non-vocal communication systems are not without challenges. These include the time and financial investment required to select, acquire, and customize technology, as well as the need for extensive training for all involved. However, the benefits — increased autonomy, improved behavior, and enhanced social inclusion for non-verbal individuals — are profound.

For practitioners, embracing these systems means adopting a multi-dimensional role that goes beyond traditional speech therapy. It involves becoming facilitators, educators, and advocates for non-vocal communication, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to express themselves and engage with the world around them.

Embracing non-vocal communication systems opens up new avenues for interaction and education, transforming the lives of non-verbal individuals and enriching their communities. By understanding the positive aspects, implications, and effective strategies for implementation, practitioners can make a significant impact in the field of special education and beyond.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Considerations for the Implications of Non-Vocal Communication Systems.


Citation: Glazer, S., Wishart, K., & Carey, P. (1983). Considerations for the Implications of Non-Vocal Communication Systems. The Clinician's Turn: Speech Pathology AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/1983_HumComm_Vol_07/No_07_417-488/Glazer_Wishart_Carey_HumComm_1983_Clinicians_Turn.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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