The importance of the use of augmenative communication at home and the community

The development of a working relationship between school and home is so critical to the success of augmentative communication. Both of these environments reflect different and varied communication demands. They can be coordinated efforts that can significantly increase the likelihood of effective communication. It is strongly recommended that patterns of family functioning and cultural diversity be actively considered at the initial stages of development and throughout the implantation process. Parents are aware of the of the need of communication of conversation with their children to help facilitate their appropriate interactions with others.