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Freedom of Speech Video

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Examines the impact augmentative communication has on quality of life.

Communication is essential for everyone. For people with speech disabilities, augmentative communication can open doors we all take for granted. This unique documentary video examines the impact augmentative communication has on the quality of life of two individuals-a successful adult and a seven year old boy. Adam is an ambitious, college educated professional. Yet his inability to speak and physical limitations caused elementary school personnel to assume he was mentally retarded-and unfit for public education! His parents sought help and eventually received an augmentative device that changed Adam's life forever. Suddenly, Adam was one of the smartest kids in the class! He was funny, made friends, and fit in just fine-when he could communicate. Mike is seven, has autism and does not speak. His parents have concerns about his future but believe diligence and new technologies can have a huge impact on their son's life. Ideal for general and special education personnel or parents. 28 minutes, closed captioned. 1997.

Typical Access Profile

Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute	Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor	Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over	Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language