ALL app to help kids who use AAC learn reading
This study tests an iPad app (ALL) designed to improve early reading skills in children who use AAC to communicate. It may help children build letter sounds, word skills, and spelling, with school support helping the app be used consistently.
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Who can take part
- Child is 3 to 10 years old
- Child uses AAC and still has trouble meeting daily communication needs
- Child can follow one-step directions
- Child can use at least 50 meaningful signs/words/picture icons to express needs
- Child has limited early reading skills (not strong with letter sounds, sight words, or spelling yet)
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