Objectives: Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities often require
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to fully meet their academic and social …

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

Abstract Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is one of the methods used to
assist students with communication problems, particularly those in special education who …

In this investigation, we surveyed 51 faculty members who were involved in teacher
preparation programs in the area of extensive support needs (ESN) across a range of …

Purpose: Although there is a strong evidence base supporting the use of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) in school settings, the research-to-practice gap in this area …

Abstract The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a popular augmentative
and alternative communication intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities …

Many students with extensive support needs (ESN) benefit from specific instruction as well
as a range of communication supports to develop effective communication repertoires and …

Prevalence studies in the AAC discipline are fundamental to establishing funding,
instructional, and research priorities. These data inform policy-makers on the allocation of …

Special education teachers are often responsible for training their staff how to support
children with autism spectrum disorder in their classrooms. In addition to academic and …

Purpose Services for children with complex communication needs require well-trained
practitioners. Yet, research shows that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …