ZNAČAJ ALTERNATIVNE I AUGMENTATIVNE KOMUNIKACIJE KOD DJECE I ODRASLIH SA TEŠKOĆAMA U RAZVOJU
THE IMPORTANCE OF ALTERNATIVE AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Summary/Abstract: Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) is an area of clinical practice that addresses the needs of individuals with significant and complex communication impairments characterized by impaired production and/or comprehension of spoken language, including spoken and written modes of communication. Augmentative communication is used to supplement existing speech, and alternative communication is used instead of speech that is not functional or not present at all. Communication is a very important factor for shaping society. It is one of the basic human rights. The essence of communication is the ability to convey our thoughts, feelings and desires. Every child and adult have the right to communicate. Children and people with disabilities mostly have communication difficulties. That is why they need help to be included in the activities of daily living. Modern technology enables an easier and better life for children and people with disabilities. In schools, children with disabilities use AAC to facilitate participation in the teaching process, which enables them better interaction with other students and their teachers and makes it easier for them to understand and adopt the material. AAC enables adults’ better involvement in everyday life activities, giving them equal employment opportunities. The aim of our paper is to show what alternative and augmentative communication is and to explain the importance of AAC for children and adults with disabilities.

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