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Augmentative and alternative communication in children with Down’s syndrome: a systematic review

Authors: Renata Thaís de Almeida Barbosa, Acary Souza Bulle de Oliveira, Jennifer Yohanna Ferreira de Lima Antão, Tânia Brusque Crocetta, Regiani Guarnieri, Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes, Claudia Arab, Thaís Massetti, Italla Maria Pinheiro Bezerra, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, Luiz Carlos de Abreu

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

The use of technology to assist in the communication, socialization, language, and motor skills of children with Down’s syndrome (DS) is required. The aim of this study was to analyse research findings regarding the different instruments of ‘augmentative and alternative communication’ used in children with Down’s syndrome.

Methods

This is a systematic review of published articles available on PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and BVS using the following descriptors: assistive technology AND syndrome, assistive technology AND down syndrome, down syndrome AND augmentative and alternative communication. Studies published in English were selected if they met the following inclusion criteria: (1) study of children with a diagnosis of DS, and (2) assistive technology and/or augmentative and alternative communication analysis in this population.

Results

A total of 1087 articles were identified. Thirteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The instruments most used by the studies were speech-generating devices (SGDs) and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

Conclusion

Twelve instruments that provided significant aid to the process of communication and socialization of children with DS were identified. These instruments increase the interaction between individuals among this population and their peers, contributing to their quality of life and self-esteem.

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Title: Augmentative and alternative communication in children with Down’s syndrome: a systematic review
Authors: Renata Thaís de Almeida Barbosa
Acary Souza Bulle de Oliveira
Jennifer Yohanna Ferreira de Lima Antão
Tânia Brusque Crocetta
Regiani Guarnieri
Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes
Claudia Arab
Thaís Massetti
Italla Maria Pinheiro Bezerra
Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro
Luiz Carlos de Abreu
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-018-1144-5

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Augmentative and alternative communication in children with Down’s syndrome: a systematic review

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