Functioning of the family of a child with Rett syndrome with particular emphasis onthe role of alternative communication (AAC) – an individual case study

Abstract

The article presents the functioning of a child’s family with Rett syndrome. The mainfocus is on the role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a methodfor communication with a child who has no developed verbal communication skills. Thiswas done on the basis of an individual case study of a child with Rett syndrome and hisfamily. The conducted research shows that alternative communication in the form of PCS(Picture Communication Symbols) and Makaton gestures significantly improved communicationwith the child.