Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a range of strategies, tools, and modes of communication designed to support individuals with complex communication needs. In primary education, the use of AAC can foster inclusive practices by enhancing participation, accessibility, and the development of communicative skills among students. This thesis presents a reflection based on a structured review of existing literature on the implementation of AAC in primary school settings. Guided by a central research question, the study followed a systematic approach inspired by the PRISMA model, while not applying all procedures required in formal systematic reviews. The selected materials include empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and professional guidelines published over the past twenty-five years. The findings show that AAC contributes to school inclusion by promoting communicative accessibility, active student engagement, and the recognition of diverse learning and communication styles. However, several challenges persist, such as insufficient teacher training, limited dissemination of effective practices, and the need for stronger collaboration among educators, families, and specialists. This research offers practical insights for teachers and school communities, emphasizing the value of AAC not only as a support strategy but as a fundamental right to communication.
La Comunicazione Aumentativa Alternativa (CAA) comprende un insieme di strategie, strumenti e modalità comunicative pensate per supportare persone con bisogni comunicativi complessi. Nel contesto della scuola primaria, il suo utilizzo può favorire pratiche educative inclusive, migliorando la partecipazione, l’accessibilità e lo sviluppo delle competenze comunicative degli alunni. Questa tesi propone una riflessione basata su un’analisi strutturata della letteratura esistente sull’implementazione della CAA nella scuola primaria. A partire da una domanda di ricerca centrale, lo studio adotta un approccio metodologico ispirato al modello PRISMA, pur senza applicarne tutte le procedure previste dalle revisioni sistematiche in senso stretto. Sono stati selezionati contributi teorici, studi empirici e linee guida pubblicati negli ultimi venticinque anni. L’analisi evidenzia come la CAA possa contribuire all’inclusione scolastica attraverso l’accessibilità comunicativa, il coinvolgimento attivo degli alunni e il riconoscimento della diversità nei modi di apprendere e comunicare. Emergono tuttavia alcune criticità, tra cui la formazione non sempre adeguata del personale docente, la scarsa diffusione di buone pratiche e la necessità di una più solida collaborazione tra insegnanti, famiglie e figure professionali. La ricerca offre spunti utili per la comunità scolastica e per i docenti, sottolineando il valore della CAA non solo come supporto, ma come diritto fondamentale alla comunicazione.
La Comunicazione Aumentativa Alternativa nella scuola primaria: una riflessione sugli effetti in termini di inclusione scolastica e di sviluppo della comunicazione
CATTELAN, VERONICA
2024/2025
Abstract
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a range of strategies, tools, and modes of communication designed to support individuals with complex communication needs. In primary education, the use of AAC can foster inclusive practices by enhancing participation, accessibility, and the development of communicative skills among students. This thesis presents a reflection based on a structured review of existing literature on the implementation of AAC in primary school settings. Guided by a central research question, the study followed a systematic approach inspired by the PRISMA model, while not applying all procedures required in formal systematic reviews. The selected materials include empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and professional guidelines published over the past twenty-five years. The findings show that AAC contributes to school inclusion by promoting communicative accessibility, active student engagement, and the recognition of diverse learning and communication styles. However, several challenges persist, such as insufficient teacher training, limited dissemination of effective practices, and the need for stronger collaboration among educators, families, and specialists. This research offers practical insights for teachers and school communities, emphasizing the value of AAC not only as a support strategy but as a fundamental right to communication.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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