Autism, augmentative communication, and assistive technology: What do we really know?

P Mirenda - Focus on autism and other developmental …, 2001 - journals.sagepub.com
This article provides a review of the empirical literature on a number of topics related to
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as they have …

A review of preservice training in augmentative and alternative communication for speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and occupational …

FA Costigan, J Light - Assistive Technology®, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and occupational therapists are
all likely to encounter individuals with complex communication needs who require …

AAC technologies to enhance participation and access to meaningful societal roles for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities who require AAC

D Mcnaughton, DN Bryen - Augmentative and alternative …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
In this paper we review published research describing the use of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) to support societal participation by adolescents and adults …

Effects of peer-mediated instruction to teach use of speech-generating devices to students with autism in social game routines

N Trottier, L Kamp, PAT Mirenda - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Supporting social interactions between students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and
their typically developing peers presents many challenges. The purpose of this study was to …

Demographics of preschoolers who require AAC

C Binger, J Light - 2006 - ASHA
Purpose The purpose of the investigation was to gather demographic information pertaining
to preschoolers who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Method To …

Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Part III–contributing factors

SK Lund, J Light - Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
In order to improve outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC), it is important to understand what factors contribute to or detract from …

Preparation in augmentative and alternative communication: An update for speech-language pathology training

A Ratcliff, R Koul, LL Lloyd - 2008 - ASHA
Purpose To report on data from the current survey about academic and clinical education in
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as well as to compare these findings …

“When I first got it, I wanted to throw it off a cliff”: The challenges and benefits of learning AAC technologies as described by adults who use AAC

T Rackensperger, C Krezman… - Augmentative and …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Seven individuals (aged 21–41 years) with cerebral palsy and who used speech generating
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices participated in a focus group …

Professional skills for serving students who use AAC in general education classrooms

G Soto, E Müller, P Hunt, L Goetz - 2001 - ASHA
To identify the professional skills considered essential for the support of students who use
AAC in inclusive classrooms, focus group methodology was selected (Krueger, 1993; …

School-based speech-language pathologists: Confidence in augmentative and alternative communication assessment

EJ Sanders, TA Page, D Lesher - … , Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2021 - ASHA
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine confidence levels and identify predictors
of increased confidence of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) relative to …