Alternative communication program readapted for a kaingang adolescent

Authors

  • Lúcia Gouvêa Buratto Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Maria Amelia de Almeida Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Maria da Piedade Resende da Costa Universidade Federal de São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2012000200009

Keywords:

indigenous people, non-verbal communication, language disorders

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine whether the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System - PECS favored the communication of an adolescent from the Kaingang indigenous population with intellectual disabilities and language disorders. To verify the effects of the independent variable a single subject design study was performed which involved two phases: baseline and intervention. The system was readapted considering the social, cultural, moral and religious values as well as the habits and customs of that ethnic group. The results showed that the use of the readapted alternative communication system helped to improve the non-verbal communication of the indigenous adolescent and increased her vocabulary, previously considered very restricted and unintelligible.

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Published

2012-08-01

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How to Cite

Buratto, L. G., Almeida, M. A. de, & Costa, M. da P. R. da. (2012). Alternative communication program readapted for a kaingang adolescent. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 22(52), 229-240. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2012000200009