A demonstration of the effects of augmentative communication on the extreme aggressive behavior of a child with Autism within an integrated preschool setting. (apbs.org)
This may include bridging from shut down to nonverbal communication and then transitioning into spoken communication via the Verbal Intermediary ®, Ritual Sound Approach ®, and possibly the use of augmentative devices. (selectivemutismcenter.org)
In addition, those with deafness and hardness of hearing, selective mutism or aphasia have used augmentative communication. (verywellfamily.com)