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Bailey, Rita L.; Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Stoner, Julia B.; Angell, Maureen E.; Carroll, Kathleen – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2006
Purpose: Although advancements in technology have expanded the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices for children with disabilities, the use of AAC devices in school and home settings is often inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to examine family members' perceptions regarding the use of AAC devices. Factors that…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Family Attitudes, Youth
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Stuart, Sheela; Parette, Howard P., Jr. – Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 2002
Professional sensitivity to cultural issues during augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) design and implementation has gained increasing attention in the professional literature. This article describes four cultural domains in which core values characteristic of Native American tribes are discernable: spirituality, trustworthiness,…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, American Indians, Ethnography