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Views of Speech-Language Pathologists on Telepractice for Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Biggs, Elizabeth E.; Douglas, Sarah N.; Therrien, Michelle C. S.; Snodgrass, Melinda R. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Telepractice has become increasingly utilized in disability services, particularly with recent and ongoing measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In this study, 361 speech-language pathologists (SLPs) responded to a national, web-based survey about their views on utilizing telepractice with children aged 3 to 21 who used…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel
Social Positioning to Increase Communication of Adults with Extensive Support Needs
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Bonnike, Dena R.; Douglas, Karen H.; Chung, Yun-Ching; Peterson-Karlan, George R. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Social positioning involves positioning individuals with extensive support needs (ESN) in proximity to and facing a communication partner, with access to a speech-generating device (SGD). We used a multiple probe design to evaluate if social positioning would increase the symbolic and nonsymbolic communication of 10 adults with ESN when they were…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Adults, Social Influences
Parent Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Integration for Children with Fragile X Syndrome: It Starts in the Home
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Schladant, Michelle; Dowling, Monica – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Many children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) have complex communication needs and may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This qualitative study explored how four mother--child dyads used AAC in the home. Data were collected using participant observations, open-ended interviews, and record reviews, and analyzed using…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Children
Special Education Supports and Services for Rett Syndrome: Parent Perceptions and Satisfaction
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Larriba-Quest, Kelsey; Byiers, Breanne J.; Beisang, Arthur; Merbler, Alyssa M.; Symons, Frank J. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
There are no published studies describing educational experiences for girls with Rett syndrome. Given the extensive educational needs associated with Rett syndrome, it is important to understand how families perceive their daughters' educational experiences to inform education service provision. The purpose of this study was to survey parents of…
Descriptors: Special Education, Parent Attitudes, Satisfaction, Educational Experience
Examining Whether Student Participation in School-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities Is Represented in IEPs
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Agran, Martin; Dymond, Stacy; Rooney-Kron, Magen; Martin, James – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which extracurricular activities are included in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) of secondary age students with intellectual disability (ID). Student characteristics (grade, disability, use of augmentative and alternative communication) were examined to explore potential group…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Students with Disabilities, Secondary School Students, Intellectual Disability