Challenges and opportunities in augmentative and alternative communication: Research and technology development to enhance communication and participation …
The field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has witnessed significant
changes since its inception. AAC services are now considered for a much greater number of …
changes since its inception. AAC services are now considered for a much greater number of …
Supporting the communication, language, and literacy development of children with complex communication needs: State of the science and future research priorities
J Light, D McNaughton - Assistive technology, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Children with complex communication needs (CCN) resulting from autism spectrum
disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities are severely restricted in …
disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities are severely restricted in …
Communicative competence for individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication: A new definition for a new era of communication?
J Light, D McNaughton - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
In 1989, Light defined communicative competence for individuals with complex
communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a …
communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a …
The iPad and mobile technology revolution: Benefits and challenges for individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication
D McNaughton, J Light - Augmentative and alternative …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
The iPad and other mobile technologies provide powerful new tools to potentially enhance
communication for individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired neurogenic …
communication for individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired neurogenic …
The changing face of augmentative and alternative communication: Past, present, and future challenges
J Light, D McNaughton - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
It is with great excitement that we are assuming our roles as co-editors of the journal,
Augmentative and Alternative Communication. As we embark on this new journey, we would …
Augmentative and Alternative Communication. As we embark on this new journey, we would …
A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators to the provision and use of low-tech and unaided AAC systems for people with complex communication needs and …
A Moorcroft, N Scarinci, C Meyer - Disability and Rehabilitation …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Speech-language pathologists may introduce augmentative or alternative
communication (AAC) systems to people who are unable to use speech for everyday …
communication (AAC) systems to people who are unable to use speech for everyday …
Building capacity in AAC: A person-centred approach to supporting participation by people with complex communication needs
Effective communication is based both on the capacity of the person with complex
communication needs, and of other key stakeholders (including communication and …
communication needs, and of other key stakeholders (including communication and …
Putting people first: Re-thinking the role of technology in augmentative and alternative communication intervention
J Light, D McNaughton - Augmentative and Alternative …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Current technologies provide individuals with complex communication needs with a
powerful array of communication, information, organization, and social networking options …
powerful array of communication, information, organization, and social networking options …
AAC assessment and clinical-decision making: The impact of experience
People with complex communication needs often require a comprehensive augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC) assessment to maximize participation in daily …
and alternative communication (AAC) assessment to maximize participation in daily …
Current preparation status in AAC: Perspectives of special education teachers in the United States
M Alexandra Da Fonte, MC Boesch… - Augmentative and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Special education teachers are essential team members in the provision of services to
students with complex communication needs. Professional competencies related to …
students with complex communication needs. Professional competencies related to …