ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND COMMUNICATION LIMITATIONS
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Introduction: Assistive Technology covers several areas and one of them is communication, with the development of strategies that make everyday actions accessible and allow to overcome difficulties, expand and facilitate inclusion and independent life. The individual with Cerebral Palsy has several limitations that can assume varying levels, including motor and communication changes, these repercussions for those who need some type of assistance are diverse.
Objective: To evaluate the access and usability of Alternative and Augmentative Communication resources in individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Method: A semi-structured questionnaire with open and closed questions was carried out to identify the scenario in which these individuals live and support with Assistive Technology resources, the interviews were conducted with professionals and caregivers of individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Results: Findings indicate that assistive devices provide an adequate experience and offer independence and autonomy to individuals on the part of professionals. The responses of the caregivers indicate that there is little knowledge related to the Augmentative and Alternative Communication resources.
Conclusion: There is a gap to be filled between the communication of professionals who have knowledge about the Augmentative and Alternative Communication resources and families that do not understand their effectiveness during the therapeutic strategy, reinforcing the importance of clarifying the population about the existence of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
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