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

Purpose Explore methods used in peer-reviewed literature for obtaining self-expression of
well-being information from children with severe motor and communication impairment …

Background This project [Identifying Appropriate Symbol Communication (I-ASC)] explored
UK decision-making practices related to communication aid recommendations for children …

Describing events may be challenging for any child, but children who use communication
aids may face unique linguistic, pragmatic, and strategic challenges in conveying …

The present study investigated the relationship between lexicon and grammar in individuals
who use graphic symbol-based aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …

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

Mind understanding allows for the adaptation of expressive language to a listener and is a
core element when communicating new information to a communication partner. There is …

Background Children and youth with severe motor and communication impairment (SMCI)
have difficulty providing self-expression through typical speech, writing with a paper and …

Children with severe motor impairments are restricted in their manipulation and exploration
of objects, but little is known about how such limitations influence cognitive development …

Background: Reaching mutual understanding can sometimes be challenging in interactions
involving communicators using aided communication. This explorative qualitative study …