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Smidt, Andy; Balandin, Susan; Sigafoos, Jeff; Reed, Vicki A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: Services employing staff to support people with disability usually provide training in a range of areas including communication and managing challenging behaviour. Given that such training can be costly and time-consuming, it is important to evaluate the evidence presented in support of such programs. Efficacy in clinical practice is…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Instructional Effectiveness, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Torrison, Christina; Jung, Elaina; Baker, Kristin; Beliveau, Christine; Cook, Albert – Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 2007
Staff at a day program were trained in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and techniques. The goal was to provide training that would allow staff at the centre to use communication strategies when working with their clients. Two training sessions were provided on AAC and communication strategies for all staff at the centre.…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Day Programs, Developmental Disabilities