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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > health policy, public health, and health education > augmentative and alternative communication

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augmentative and alternative communication  

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  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an area of clinical practice that involves the supplementation or replacement of natural speech for individuals whose natural speech is inadequate to meet their daily communication needs. AAC focuses on patient-specific communication (re)habilitation options for individuals with varied diseases, disorders, and disabilities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Augmentative and Alternative Communication]

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