This introduction to the Special Issue discusses current theoretical approaches to language
development and their application to aided language development. It also discusses some …

This study analyzes the core vocabulary used by typically developing school-aged English-
speaking children in the United States while participating in a variety of school activities. The …

Core vocabulary is an important component of augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) systems for school-aged children who have complex communication needs. One …

On the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Community for Special Interest
Group 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), a community member …

Core vocabulary lists and vocabulary inventories vary according to language. Lists from one
language cannot and should not be assumed to be translatable, as words represent …

Purpose In order to provide equitable communication intervention and support services to
clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the development of language …

The selection of appropriate vocabulary is a crucial and challenging aspect of augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC) intervention. Core vocabulary lists are frequently used …

Shared reading is an important context for the development of communication, language,
and literacy skills in young children. Research conducted with children who require …

For students who have severe and multiple disabilities including intellectual disabilities,
complex communication needs, physical and/or sensory disabilities, there are many barriers …

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems are used to supplement or
replace speech/writing of individuals with complex communication needs. These systems …