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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2018): ESS - Technologies and inclusion

Communicative Aids with low/high technology for the educational intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Submitted
marzo 9, 2018
Published
2018-06-01

Abstract

In Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are presents communicative deficits, with impairment of understanding and production of verbal language. In this paper is presented a review of the communicative aids based on systems of Augmentative Alternative Communication, which present opportunities for the development of the communication skills of students with ASD.

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