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Weiss, Amy L.; Rohland, Pamela – Topics in Language Disorders, 2015
This article describes the operation of a Communication Coaching Program, which was designed to provide supports for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) attending the University of Rhode Island. To succeed in college programs, many students with ASDs need access to specialized programming and personnel who are able to foster their…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Coaching (Performance), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Sturm, Janet M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2012
This article describes comprehensive, high-quality writing instruction for students with developmental disabilities. The Enriched Writers' Workshop combines differentiated writing process instruction with social communication instruction and cognitive strategy instruction for students with complex writing needs across a wide range of ages. It…
Descriptors: Writing Workshops, Process Approach (Writing), Developmental Disabilities, Communication Disorders
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Moran, Mary Ross – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
A three-stage procedure for formulating and monitoring individualized objectives for learning disabled high school students includes: (1) surveying global writing successes and failures; (2) analyzing reliable patterns of selected writing features; and (3) selecting instructional priorities through ongoing negotiation between instructors and…
Descriptors: High Schools, Individualized Instruction, Informal Assessment, Instructional Design
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Nelson, Nickola Wolf; Van Meter, Adelia M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2006
This article describes how partnerships among general and special education teachers and speech-language pathologists operate within a writing lab approach to enhance curriculum-based language instruction and intervention for students with and without disabilities. Areas discussed include (a) gaining invitations into the classroom, (b)…
Descriptors: Intervention, Speech Language Pathology, Special Education Teachers, Disabilities
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Norris, Janet A. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
This article urges speech language pathologists (SLPs) to avoid the tutoring role in the effort to provide individualized services to children in regular classroom settings. Suggested alternatives to the tutoring role include acting in a consultative role to help modify classroom practices early in the year and later on providing direct services…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Inclusive Schools
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Landis, Melodee – Topics in Language Disorders, 2002
This article discusses new computer-based technology for language teaching and learning, including integrated learning systems that provide instruction content via an individualized program of study, multimedia/hypermedia, and the Internet. Criteria are provided for evaluating each application along with models and resources that can be used with…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software