Abstract
We describe the ICF-CY for AAC Profile, a tool to integrate information about the multiple factors affecting communication skill development and use in school-aged children with complex communication needs. The Profile uses the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children & Youth Version (WHO, 2007) as its framework. We propose that the ICF-CY for AAC Profile constitutes a code set for AAC users and discuss the iterative process of code-set development. The Profile is one component of a proposed process to guide the development of educational goals for children in Grades kindergarten-12 who currently or potentially rely on AAC.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-32 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Children
- Complex communication needs
- Disabilities
- Educational profile
- ICF-CY
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Speech and Hearing