Special education teachers are essential team members in the provision of services to
students with complex communication needs. Professional competencies related to …

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 …

Although augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been in use for several
decades, many multidisciplinary teams do not implement the available knowledge in their …

Purpose: Preservice training is an important step to provide augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) professionals with the skills needed to facilitate inclusion and AAC …

Professionals and communication partners report experiencing challenges with regard to
developing the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with complex …

The article discusses issues associated with the manifestations of aggressive behavior in an
individual diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability and behavioral disorders …

Identifying augmentative and alternative communication systems (AACs) for individuals with
complex communication needs (CCNs) is a multifaceted process. Those who are deemed …

Direct instruction (DI) is an evidence-based approach to education that has been shown to
be effective across a wide variety of student populations. Growing evidence suggests that DI …

For learners with complex communication needs (CCN), teachers in special schools are
encouraged to use a variety of communication techniques to help them participate in various …

Sensory motor activities are crucial for children to learn from their environment. Bridging the
gap between theory and practice, this revised edition is a complete package of tried-and …