Challenges and opportunities in augmentative and alternative communication: Research and technology development to enhance communication and participation …

J Light, D McNaughton, D Beukelman… - Augmentative and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has witnessed significant
changes since its inception. AAC services are now considered for a much greater number of …

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) advances: A review of configurations for individuals with a speech disability

Y Elsahar, S Hu, K Bouazza-Marouf, D Kerr, A Mansor - Sensors, 2019 - mdpi.com
High-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods are on a constant
rise; however, the interaction between the user and the assistive technology is still …

Communicative competence for individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication: A new definition for a new era of communication?

J Light, D McNaughton - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
In 1989, Light defined communicative competence for individuals with complex
communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a …

[图书][B] Augmentative and alternative communication

DR Beukelman, P Mirenda - 1998 - brookespublishing.com
Second, AAC is a multidisciplinary field in which individuals with complex communication
needs and their families, along with computer programmers, educators, engineers, linguists …

Early intervention and AAC: What a difference 30 years makes

MA Romski, RA Sevcik, A Barton-Hulsey… - Augmentative and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
This article provides an overview of early intervention and AAC over the 30-year period
since the founding of the journal Augmentative and Alternative Communication in 1985. It …

Effects of interventions that include aided augmentative and alternative communication input on the communication of individuals with complex communication needs …

T O'Neill, J Light, L Pope - Journal of speech, language, and hearing …, 2018 - ASHA
Purpose The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC) interventions that included aided AAC input (eg, aided …

A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators to the provision and use of low-tech and unaided AAC systems for people with complex communication needs and …

A Moorcroft, N Scarinci, C Meyer - Disability and Rehabilitation …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Speech-language pathologists may introduce augmentative or alternative
communication (AAC) systems to people who are unable to use speech for everyday …

Building capacity in AAC: A person-centred approach to supporting participation by people with complex communication needs

D McNaughton, J Light, DR Beukelman… - Augmentative and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Effective communication is based both on the capacity of the person with complex
communication needs, and of other key stakeholders (including communication and …

Augmentative and alternative communication for children with intellectual and developmental disability: A mega-review of the literature

B Crowe, W Machalicek, Q Wei, C Drew… - Journal of developmental …, 2022 - Springer
Establishing evidence-and research-based practices relies upon research synthesis of
individual studies in reviews and meta analyses. Further summarizing scientific evidence …

Putting people first: Re-thinking the role of technology in augmentative and alternative communication intervention

J Light, D McNaughton - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Current technologies provide individuals with complex communication needs with a
powerful array of communication, information, organization, and social networking options …