Communication is essential for a high-quality and full life of every individual. Communication is a fundamental human right and it should be possible for all individuals, including those whose ability of verbal communication is hindered by a combined disability.
It is necessary to know functionality of communication skills for set up appropriate augmentative or alternative form of communication. A classifi cation determines the degree of functional communication in people with cerebral palsy was published in 2011.
Th e translation for Czech practice is currently being created within the project No. 832120 entitled Alternative and Augmentative Communication as a Means of Communication of Persons with Combined Disabilities.