AAC device
[/ˌeɪ.eɪ.ˈsiː dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: AAC devices
dispositivo de comunicação alternativa e aumentativa
1. An electronic or non-electronic tool used by individuals with speech or language impairments to supplement or replace verbal communication
The child uses an AAC device to communicate with her teachers and classmates.
A criança usa um dispositivo de comunicação alternativa e aumentativa para se comunicar com seus professores e colegas de classe.
2. A specialized device that can be a computer, tablet, or dedicated speech-generating device with vocabulary and sentence construction capabilities
His AAC device allows him to select words and phrases to form complete sentences.
Seu dispositivo de CAA permite que ele selecione palavras e frases para formar frases completas.
AAC devices are increasingly important in both American and Brazilian educational and healthcare systems for supporting individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, apraxia, and other conditions affecting speech. In Brazil, awareness and access to AAC technology has been growing through public health initiatives and special education programs, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is widely understood by speech therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in both countries.
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