All children need to communicate to share their thoughts and feelings, to build relationships with others, and to learn. Our ability to communicate verbally and in writing enables us to get along in the world eff ectively, but we often take it for granted. We rarely think about other means of communication and about individuals who may not be able to communicate using the same means that most people use.

Some children with autism, cerebral palsy Down syndrome, or other disabilities may not be able to communicate wit speech; their ability to form friendships express their desires and needs, and mak appropriate progress in school can b facilitated by the use of assistive technolog (AT). According to the Individuals wit Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), assistiv technology must be considered for thes children in the form of augmentative an alternative communication (AAC).

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