Is the Total Communication approach effective for children with complex speech, language and communication needs?

Luckins, J. orcid.org/0009-0003-3060-7081, Tongue, G. and Clegg, J. orcid.org/0000-0001-7366-0243 (2025) Is the Total Communication approach effective for children with complex speech, language and communication needs? Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 41 (1). pp. 5-29. ISSN 0265-6590

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Keywords: Total Communication; speech language and communication needs; signing; VOCA/SGD; AAC; collaborative; teachers; speech and language therapists
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  • Published (online): 10 February 2025
  • Published: February 2025
Institution: The University of Sheffield
Academic Units: The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Health Sciences School (Sheffield)
Depositing User: Symplectic Sheffield
Date Deposited: 29 Apr 2025 13:32
Last Modified: 29 Apr 2025 13:32
Status: Published
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Refereed: Yes
Identification Number: 10.1177/02656590251315598
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