Identifying key aspects of the communicative capabilities of children with Rett syndrome
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Communication Assessment, Informal Assessment, Formal Assessment, Rett syndrome (RTT)Abstract
Indications of the communicative abilities of the Rett Syndrome (RTT) are distinct with impending speech-language and communication abilities; thus, assessment is challenging. This review aims to support the clinical work of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) while assessing the communication aptitudes of children with RTT. Adequate consideration should be given to their nonverbal skills since they can demonstrate suitable forms and functions in communication development. During this outlined assessment procedure, attention is drawn to medical and developmental history, informal and formal speech-language evaluation, and analysis of aided language samples while setting up intervention therapy objectives. The assessment procedure in this review describes current principles and methods for nonbiased, appropriate evaluation while providing a beneficial and suitable protocol for the comprehensive communication assessment of RTT.
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