Culturally Inclusive Assessments for Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Huer, Mary Blake

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ERIC Number: EJ561105

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Culturally Inclusive Assessments for Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Huer, Mary Blake

Journal of Children's Communication Development, v19 n1 p23-34 Fall 1997

Presents a culturally sensitive four-part augmentative and alternative communication assessment protocol. The protocol is inclusive, emphasizing the need to address cultural features directly, and it includes a self-assessment for all practitioners before they engage in the delivery of services to children from different cultural backgrounds. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Protocol Analysis, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Language Assessment: Measuring with Competence and Confidence.