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 …

'We were just kind of handed it and then it was smoke bombed by everyone': How do external stakeholders contribute to parent rejection and the abandonment of AAC …

A Moorcroft, N Scarinci, C Meyer - International journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background There are multiple stakeholders involved in the introduction of augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC) systems to children with complex communication …

Optimizing Communication in Ataxia: A Multifaceted Approach to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

AP Vogel, C Spencer, K Burke, D de Bruyn, P Gibilisco… - The Cerebellum, 2024 - Springer
The progression of multisystem neurodegenerative diseases such as ataxia significantly
impacts speech and communication, necessitating adaptive clinical care strategies. With the …

The effects of telepractice to support family members in modeling a speech-generating device in the home

SN Douglas, EE Biggs, H Meadan, A Bagawan - American Journal of Speech …, 2021 - ASHA
Purpose Family members are an integral support for children with complex communication
needs (CCN). However, there is limited research exploring “whole family” intervention to …

Droplet digital PCR-based detection of circulating tumor DNA from pediatric high grade and diffuse midline glioma patients

E Izquierdo, P Proszek, G Pericoli… - Neuro-oncology …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background The use of liquid biopsy is of potential high importance for children with high
grade (HGG) and diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), particularly where surgical procedures are …

“I've had a love-hate, I mean mostly hate relationship with these PODD books”: parent perceptions of how they and their child contributed to AAC rejection and …

A Moorcroft, N Scarinci, C Meyer - Disability and rehabilitation …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The introduction of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
can enhance the participation of young children with complex communication needs …

Identifying implementation strategies to increase augmentative and alternative communication adoption in early childhood classrooms: A qualitative study

ED Quinn, K Kurin, KL Atkins, A Cook - Language, Speech, and Hearing …, 2023 - ASHA
Purpose: The goal of this study was to identify promising implementation strategies that may
increase teachers' and speech-language pathologists'(SLPs) adoption of augmentative and …

Rethinking family (dis) engagement with augmentative & alternative communication

L Doak - Journal of research in special educational needs, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a core component of special
education for many children with learning disabilities and/or autism who have minimal or no …

Evaluating the effects of Picture Exchange Communication System® mediator training via telehealth using behavioral skills training and general case training

A Treszl, J Koudys, P O'Neill - Behavioral Interventions, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Research indicates that the Picture Exchange Communication System®(PECS®) is an
evidence‐based communication approach for children diagnosed with autism spectrum …

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 …