Establishing evidence-and research-based practices relies upon research synthesis of
individual studies in reviews and meta analyses. Further summarizing scientific evidence …

Early childhood education and care programmes provide opportunities to enhance
children's learning and development, especially when high-quality learning experiences …

Effective communication is based both on the capacity of the person with complex
communication needs, and of other key stakeholders (including communication and …

Purpose This study investigates the impact of a multicomponent intervention on the social
communication and engagement of preschool children with complex communication needs …

There is increasing interest in exploring the benefits of music in rehabilitation settings. In the
field of speech-language pathology, an ultimate goal for individuals with communication …

Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have language difficulties.
Guided by interactional theories of language acquisition, this study expected that more …

Purpose This study examined the effects of incorporating a peer-mediated approach into a
speech-generating device (SGD) intervention on communication of 45 nonverbal and …

Social interaction is one of the key components of education, yet children with complex
communication needs often face social isolation in the classroom, rarely interacting with …

Purpose This study evaluated the effect of aided augmentative and alternative
communication modeling (AAC-MOD) on the communication skills of children with Down …

Volunteer activities can provide opportunities to learn new skills, build social networks, and
contribute to enhanced self-esteem. Volunteering also provides a positive contribution to …