Self‐Assessment Instruments Related to Functional Ability for People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication—A Scoping Review

What is already known on this subject The importance of involving clients in the planning of their rehabilitation has been widely researched, and clients' own evaluation has been shown to be crucial for understanding their specific daily requirements. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study identifies and describes the current self-assessment instruments for PrAAC and highlights the gaps in the psychometric properties of existing instruments as well as their relation to personal factors of functional disability. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Understanding the full spectrum of existing self-assessment instruments not only helps clinicians effectively utilize them with PWUAAC but also facilitates the development of appropriate new instruments in collaboration with PWUAAC and researchers.

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International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
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2025-12-11
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https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70171
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Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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Self‐Assessment Instruments Related to Functional Ability for People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication—A Scoping Review

Maja Sigurd Pilesjö, Irina Savolainen
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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Self‐Assessment Instruments Related to Functional Ability for People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication—A Scoping Review

Maja Sigurd Pilesjö, Irina Savolainen
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What is already known on this subject The importance of involving clients in the planning of their rehabilitation has been widely researched, and clients' own evaluation has been shown to be crucial for understanding their specific daily requirements. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study identifies and describes the current self-assessment instruments for PrAAC and highlights the gaps in the psychometric properties of existing instruments as well as their relation to personal factors of functional disability. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Understanding the full spectrum of existing self-assessment instruments not only helps clinicians effectively utilize them with PWUAAC but also facilitates the development of appropriate new instruments in collaboration with PWUAAC and researchers.

International Journal of Language & Communication DisordersVol. 61(1)
University of Helsinki (FI), University of Southern Denmark (DK)
Helsingin Yliopisto
Openalex Percentile: Top 44%
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
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