Clinical Trial: Reciprocal Innovation to Optimize Low-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals

U.S., May 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07581483) titled 'Reciprocal Innovation to Optimize Low-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for Individuals' on April 28.

Brief Summary: Many people with autism and other developmental conditions have difficulty speaking or do not use speech and need other ways to communicate. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes tools such as picture boards, communication books, and gestures that support communication. In low-resource settings and underserved rural areas in the United States, high-tech AAC devices are often too expensive or difficult to access, and trained specialists are limited.

Low-tech AAC options are more ...