Utilização da comunicação suplementar e alternativa em uma instituição de ensino de educação especial

Abstract

Augmentative and Alternative Communication aims to expand and assist people with disabilities and complex communication needs in their communicative development, which comprises the organization and construction of their social interaction process. In the context of Special Education, its purpose is to be used as a mediator for occupational and communicative activities, favoring the cognitive and behavioral development of students with disabilities, especially enriching their quality of life and their family and social life. Thus, this research aimed to analyze the use of supplementary and augmentative communication in a Specialized Education Institution in Special Education. This analysis was performed by observing and applying supplementary and alternative communication systems and resources. The research was conducted in a special education institution, with five participants with intellectual disabilities and divided into three interventions. The results showed that the participants, through augmentative Communication, could expand their communication and interaction process. The activities were motivating for the students. Therefore, knowing and understanding this assistive technology resource makes a major difference in the overall development process of students with intellectual disabilities with complex communication needs.