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Augmentative and alternative communication

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Augmentative communication

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NICE Guideline CG142 - Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management

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An alternative way of helping people with communication difficulties by using assistive technology such as computers or other devices, such as a speech output device.

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Augmentative and alternative communication

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NICE Guideline NG96 - Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities

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An umbrella term that includes methods of communication to supplement or replace speech or writing for people who need support to understand or express language.

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