Measuring impact of augmentative and alternative communication interventions: adapting the family impact of assistive technology scale for augmentative and …

RT Fjeldvang, MG Nordaas… - Augmentative and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) comprise a
heterogeneous group, but all need follow-up to assure the appropriateness of implemented …

Family impact of assistive technology scale: Development of a measurement scale for parents of children with complex communication needs

E Delarosa, S Horner, C Eisenberg, L Ball… - Augmentative and …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Young people use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems to meet their
everyday communication needs. However, the successful integration of an AAC system into …

Translation and preliminary validation of the italian version of the family impact of assistive technology scale for augmentative and alternative communication (FIATS …

J Carloni, R Magni, E Veglio, SE Ryan… - Technology and …, 2020 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: The Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (FIATS-AAC) is an emerging parent-reported outcome measure …

Impact of augmentative and alternative communication devices on families

D Angelo - Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
A study was conducted in Pennsylvania to determine the impact of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) devices on families. Clinical experience and anecdotal …

Construct validity of the family impact of assistive technology scale for augmentative and alternative communication

AT Kron, S Kingsnorth, FV Wright… - Augmentative and …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (FIATS-AAC) measures parent-reported functioning and factors that affect …

Responsiveness of a parent-reported outcome measure to evaluate AAC interventions for children and youth with complex communication needs

SE Ryan, TA Shepherd, AM Renzoni… - Augmentative and …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Evaluation of the effectiveness of augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) interventions requires reliable measures that are responsive to change. The aim of …

Using longitudinal qualitative research to explore the experience of receiving and using augmentative and alternative communication

K Broomfield, S Judge, K Sage… - … Journal of Language …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background People who have communication difficulties may benefit from using
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Understanding and measuring …

Parents' perceptions and experiences with their children's use of augmentative/alternative communication: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis

C Berenguer, ER Martínez, S De Stasio… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) consists of any method of
communicating that supplements or completely substitutes oral and/or written language …

'Communication is everything I think.'Parenting a child who needs Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

J Marshall, J Goldbart - International journal of language & …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Anecdotal and research evidence suggests that professionals may not fully
understand the perspectives of families of children who need or use Augmentative and …

Complex intervention in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) care in Germany: a study protocol of an evaluation study with a controlled mixed-methods …

A Zinkevich, SAK Uthoff, J Boenisch, SK Sachse… - BMJ open, 2019 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction The current practice of service delivery in Germany for people with complex
communication needs (CCN) who are in need of augmentative and alternative …