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Paper 2026-45

ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА МОДЕЛИРАНЕ ЧРЕЗ ДОПЪЛВАЩА И АЛТЕРНАТИВНА КОМУНИКАЦИЯ (ДАК) ПРИ ДЕЦАТА И ЛИЦА С НАРУШЕНИЯ В РАЗВИТИЕТО

Катерина Иванова Златкова-Дончева
Великотърновски университет „Св. Св. Кирил и Методий“, Велико Търново

MODELING THROUGH AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) FOR CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Katerina Ivanova Zlatkova-Doncheva
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Veliko Tarnovo

Abstract: The present study explores the possibilities of modeling through augmentative and alternative^communication (AAC) for children and individuals with developmental disabilities and specific language impairments. An overview of the different AAC modeling approaches has been provided, as well as additional intervention strategies applied with children and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, genetic syndromes, and multiple disabilities. The report also examines opportunities for improving communicative participation, language development, and inclusion in educational settings.

Keywords: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), Special Education, developmental

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