Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the official journal of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC).AAC publishes scientific articles related to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that report research concerning assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of people who use or have the potential to use AAC systems; or discuss theory, technology, and systems development relevant to AAC. The AAC journal has an international and multidisciplinary readership. Its mission is to document the evidence base and to advance understanding and improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs and their families, including people of all ages who have developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome), and those who have acquired disabilities (e.g., disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury, aphasia, dementia). The broad range of topics included in the Journal reflects the development of the field internationally.

增强和替代交流(AAC)是国际增强和替代交流协会(ISAAC)的官方期刊。AAC发表与增强和替代交流(AAC)领域相关的科学文章，报告关于使用或有可能使用AAC系统的人的评估、治疗、康复和教育的研究;或讨论与AAC相关的理论、技术和系统开发。AAC杂志拥有国际化和多学科的读者群。它的使命是文档证据基础和促进理解和改善患者的治疗结果复杂的通信需求和他们的家属,包括所有年龄段的人都有发育障碍(如自闭症谱系障碍、脑瘫、唐氏综合症),和那些有残疾(如残疾带来的创伤性脑损伤,失语症,痴呆)。该期刊所包括的广泛主题反映了该领域在国际上的发展。