For people with little or no speech, literacy is a critical skill that opens up much more of the world, according to Jessica Caron, associate professor of communication sciences and disorders at Penn State. Through reading and writing, an individual who cannot engage in conversation without assistance has access to a full range of communication options and maximum freedom of expression—but learning literacy can prove challenging.
Unlocking communication for children with little or no speech
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