Assistive technology in the classroom is a must for verbally challenged students. Assistive technology is sometimes the only voice autistic children can acquire. A M Baggs story describes the frustration of speech impairment and the lack of understanding.
Think for one minute, what if you had no verbal or written language, how could you make others aware of your thoughts? How could you express your wants and needs to anyone? Yes, sign language is one way, but not everyone knows sign language. Through technology all voices can be expressed and understood by everyone.
