Interdisciplinary Team for the Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Technologies

Abstract

The communication is an agent that connects ideas, feelings and the environment, allowing proper interaction among the subjects. When an individual has a disability or difficulty to communicate through the convention means of communication, barriers are established and it is necessary the use of Assistive Technology, that are intended to expand the ability. The Alternative Augmentative Communication serves people without speech or functional writing. The interdisciplinary teamwork demonstrates better results in the necessary adaptation and adjustments, besides that, it also enables the technology innovation required to ensure better results and effectiveness in the communication process... Keywords: Alternative and Augmentative Communication; Interdisciplinary; Rehabilitation