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- The Life Needs Model (LNM) focuses on community involvement to enhance children's development and quality of life, particularly for those using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
- StoryTime and Dress Up and Drama are two community programs that embody LNM, offering children opportunities to communicate, socialize, and take control of their environment.
- The article emphasizes the positive impacts of these programs on children, parents, community partners, and AAC clinicians, aiming to inspire others to create similar inclusive initiatives.
Article Abstract
The Life Needs Model (LNM) of service delivery emphasizes the importance of community participation in children's development and quality of life. This article is a case illustration of two community partnership programs based on the LNM. StoryTime and Dress Up and Drama provide participation opportunities in the community for children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The authors describe the development and implementation of both programs. Regardless of level of functioning, each child who participated in the programs did so by communicating, interacting socially, and controlling the environment. Multiple benefits for children, parents/caregivers, community partners, and AAC clinicians are highlighted. The authors hope that this article will assist others in developing partnerships and implementing inclusive practices within their communities.
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