Abstract Language acquisition theories differ in the importance they assign to production as
a learning mechanism. This review summarizes some of the theoretical issues linked to this …

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) service provision can be time-
consuming, and it is important to ensure that the time invested in aided AAC interventions is …

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been transformed by the social
media revolution made possible by the emergence of mobile technology. The cumbersome …

Louise Cummings provides a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy
which will give SLT students an excellent starting point for a wide range of communication …

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

Social participation is crucial for children's development and well-being; however, little is
known about the social participation of children who use communication aids. This article …

In this article, issues and concepts related to the study of production, comprehension, and
acquisition of syntax and morphology by children who need augmentative and alternative …

This paper is the first in a series of two that use the principles and practices of Conversation
Analysis (CA) in an examination of voice output communication aid (VOCA) use in two …

Purpose To investigate whether It Takes Two to Talk—The Hanen Program for Parents of
Preschool Children With Cerebral Palsy is associated with change in interaction between …

This paper is the second in a series of two that examine interactions between children with
cerebral palsy who have complex communication needs and use voice output …