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Acceptance of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology by Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

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2004

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A review of the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology by 50 persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was completed over the course of 4 years. Ninety-six percent of the participants in this study accepted AAC technology, either immediately (90%) or after some delay (6%), and only 4% (n=2) rejected AAC technology. None of the participants discontinued use of their AAC technology. Reasons for acceptance decisions were discussed in interviews with study participants and the results are presented. Keywords: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); Adult motor speech disorders: Dysarthria.

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