Why is the potential of augmentative and alternative communication not being realized? Exploring the experiences of people who use communication aids

Disability and Society

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 457-471

  Hodge, Suzanne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 34547508007     PISSN: 09687599     EISSN: 13600508     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09687590701427552     Document Type: Article

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