Abstract Language acquisition theories differ in the importance they assign to production as
a learning mechanism. This review summarizes some of the theoretical issues linked to this …

In this paper, we describe a conceptual framework in which to study the language
development of children who acquire language through augmented means. This framework …

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a discipline that has seen recent
developments as a consequence of the worldwide technological revolution. Children with …

This paper explores three questions regarding the development of language in young
children with severe speech impairments who require augmentative and alternative …

A full account of language development must consider not only the child's characteristics
and skills but also the environment for language learning. The language learning …

Over the last two decades it has been recognized that spoken language and communication
skills continue to develop during adolescence. It seems likely that, for people who use aided …

For children with developmental disabilities and little or no functional speech, the effect of
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions on the development of …

The acquisition of language by children who are nonspeaking is associated with special
concerns that are sometimes overlooked. A newer view of language competence and …

Purpose. This discussion paper focuses on four potential complexities in the language
development of children with severe congenital speech impairments, who use graphic …

BACKGROUND Oral speech may not be a viable option for individuals with severe
communication disorders. Demographic research reveals that from 8 to 12 persons per 1000 …