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KMID : 0894920140140020039
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Journal of the Korean Association for Persons with Autism
2014 Volume.14 No. 2 p.39 ~ p.63
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Support needs of related professionals regarding AAC service delivery system
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Lee Hyun-Jung
Kim Young-Tae
Lim Jang-Hyun
Park Eun-Hae
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the practice and support needs of related professionals regarding augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) service delivery system in Korea.
Method: Thirteen professionals participated in a focus group discussion on the AAC service delivery system in Korea. The focus group was conducted on the Internet over a 6-week period.
Results: Four major themes emerged from the discussion: (a) experience of AAC intervention; (b) access barriers to AAC service; (c) user-centered AAC service delivery system; and (d) recommendations to improve AAC accessibilities.
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KEYWORD
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augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), service delivery system, professionals, focus group interview (FGI)
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