특수학교 AAC 연구동아리 ‘보통날’의 지도 사례보고

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) study circle’s concept of an ‘ordinary day’ involves two daily experiences. First, special needs students attempt to have a everyday conversation similar to conversation that ordinary people would have. Second, ‘ordinary day’, in Korean, means “to give it wings” and special needs students, using AAC, apply this principle. The purpose of this study is to prove the importance of AAC for special needs students and to provide higher quality interventions through study circle experiences. The overall goal of ACC study circles is to allow special needs students to experience life as similarly to ordinary people as possible. Method: The interventions of script, school schedule, peer tutoring, etc., appropriate for the degree or attribute of disability, were conducted for three special needs students who have difficulty communicating. The interventions were implemented using an ACC application installed on a smart device. Results: After the implementation of interventions, special needs students could express most objective vocabulary through AAC. In addition, it was found that the increase of communication behavior decreased problem behaviors. Conclusion: Special needs students can appear to have behavior problems or limited participation in learning in school. Therefore, we should continue to give attention to the students who have difficulty in expressing their feelings and thoughts due to physical or cognitive problems. AAC study circle’s ‘ordinary day’ will have two AAC interventions for students and looks forward to helping students change in a positive manner, as seen in this case.