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RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 790-795


Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy

Sibgha Shafiq, Nazia Mumtaz, Saba Yaqoob, Ghulam Saqulain.


Abstract
Objective: To determine the effects of augmentative and alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy.
Methodology: This Randomized Control Trial was conducted at Riphah International University, from February 1st to July 31st, 2023. A total of 32 Cerebral Palsy children, aged 3 to 15 years of both genders were recruited randomly and assigned into two equal groups, (16 in control and treatment group). Low-tech Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) was used as an intervention and Robertson Dysarthria profile for pre- and post-Intervention Assessment. The intervention was carried out for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week for 40 minutes). SPSS 23 was used for data analysis.
Results: There was no significant (p>0.05) difference between control and treatment group pre-treatment. Post-treatment results revealed significant difference between control and treatment groups with higher scores for treatment group for respiration (p=0.000) and phonation (p=0.000).
Conclusion: Intervention with low-tech PECS showed significantly better results compared to conventional speech and language therapy for communication in children with Cerebral Palsy.

Key words: Communication, cerebral palsy, language therapy, speech therapy.


 
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Shafiq S, Mumtaz N, Yaqoob S, Saqulain G. Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 790-795.

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Shafiq S, Mumtaz N, Yaqoob S, Saqulain G. Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=248417 [Access: August 19, 2026].

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Shafiq S, Mumtaz N, Yaqoob S, Saqulain G. Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 790-795.


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Shafiq S, Mumtaz N, Yaqoob S, Saqulain G. Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. RMJ. (2026), [cited August 19, 2026]; 51(3): 790-795.


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Shafiq, S., Mumtaz, . N., Yaqoob, . S. & Saqulain, . G. (2026) Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. RMJ, 51 (3), 790-795.


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Shafiq, Sibgha, Nazia Mumtaz, Saba Yaqoob, and Ghulam Saqulain. 2026. Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (3), 790-795.


Chicago Style

Shafiq, Sibgha, Nazia Mumtaz, Saba Yaqoob, and Ghulam Saqulain. "Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 790-795.


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Shafiq, Sibgha, Nazia Mumtaz, Saba Yaqoob, and Ghulam Saqulain. "Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy." Rawal Medical Journal 51.3 (2026), 790-795. Print.


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Shafiq, S., Mumtaz, . N., Yaqoob, . S. & Saqulain, . G. (2026) Effects of augmentative alternative communication in children with cerebral palsy. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (3), 790-795.


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