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Access Features<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


The breakdown of the I-ASC explanatory model shows a range of factors that should be considered in AAC decision making. Access features include the child’s access method as well as mounting and positioning factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The elements that make up ‘Access features’ are explained below
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Please note: In this section, the term \u201cchild\u201d is used broadly and may refer to an AAC user of any age. The original study was conducted with children and young people, however we have had considerable feedback that with a little modification of the content provided, there is relevance to individuals across their lifespan. We encourage you to consider minor adaptations to better suit your context. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAccess method\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

What does this term mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This refers to the ways a child or young person selects items within an AAC system to communicate, such as direct touch, eye gaze, switches, head pointing, or partner-assisted scanning. The findings suggest that identifying an effective access method is often the first and most important consideration when selecting an AAC system. In some cases, the access method can limit the amount or organisation of vocabulary that can be made available.  <\/p>\n\t\t

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