Challenges and opportunities in augmentative and alternative communication: Research and technology development to enhance communication and participation …

J Light, D McNaughton, D Beukelman… - Augmentative and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Building capacity in AAC: A person-centred approach to supporting participation by people with complex communication needs

D McNaughton, J Light, DR Beukelman… - Augmentative and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Effective communication is based both on the capacity of the person with complex
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 …

AAC assessment and clinical-decision making: The impact of experience

A Dietz, W Quach, SK Lund… - Augmentative and …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
People with complex communication needs often require a comprehensive augmentative
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 …