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Ousley, Ciara L.; Raulston, Tracy J. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2023
Children with autism spectrum disorder often display some form of challenging behavior and have complex communication needs. Functional communication training is an evidence-based practice that (a) decreases challenging behavior and (b) increases appropriate communicative behavior. Recent research has demonstrated how using augmentative and…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification
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Ganz, Jennifer B.; Hong, Ee Rea; Leuthold, Elizabeth; Yllades, Valeria – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2019
Using speech as an effective communication method is a challenge for many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research suggests aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) used with young individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) can result in improved communication quality and frequency. The effectiveness of AAC…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Program Implementation
Warren, S. H.; Thurlow, M. L.; Lazarus, S. S.; Strunk, K. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2018
More than 45 individuals representing staff from state departments of education, school districts, testing and testing-related companies, and other educational organizations participated in a forum on June 26, 2018 in San Diego, California to discuss speech-to-text and scribing, the differences in terminology, challenges associated with…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Special Education, Transcripts (Written Records), Needs Assessment
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Dodd, Janet L.; Gorey, Megan – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2014
Augmentative and alternative communication based interventions support individuals with complex communication needs in becoming effective and efficient communicators. However, there is often a disconnect between language models, communication opportunities, and desired intervention outcomes in the intervention process. This article outlines a…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Intervention, Models, Delivery Systems
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Chung, Yun-Ching; Douglas, Karen H. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2014
Students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) represent a heterogonous group with complex communication needs. AAC--including aided communication means (e.g., pictures, devices) and unaided (e.g., signs, gestures)--is often used to support students who have difficulties with speech production, language comprehension, and…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, Student Needs