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Sign Language Versus Aided AAC

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This chapter discusses the controversy relating to arguments in the field for and against the use of sign language versus aided AAC with individuals with ASD. The chapter provides a review of the characteristics that might indicate if an individual would be better suited to one than the other. A review of the research is provided, indicating comparisons between the techniques.

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Ganz, J.B., Gilliland, W. (2014). Sign Language Versus Aided AAC. In: Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0814-1_9

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