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Kristy Logan; Teresa Iacono; David Trembath – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
Children who lack functional spoken language are candidates for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Aided AAC and naturalistic interventions offer the potential to extend the communication functions demonstrated by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are nonspeaking. Related intervention research, however, has been…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Program Effectiveness, Intervention
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Ellen Backman; Jakob Åsberg Johnels; Gunilla Thunberg – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
Parent training programs aimed at improving language outcomes for children with complex communication needs have predominantly been evaluated on child-centered outcomes and less often on the impact on social life or parental well-being. This study examined parent perceptions of social life before and after ComAlong, a group intervention providing…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Social Life, Parent Education, Group Instruction
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Adrianna M. Noyes; Krista M. Wilkinson – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
There is currently limited research related to mental health supports for individuals who use AAC, particularly about the actual lived experiences of AAC users who receive mental health services. There may be alterations to mental health services for individuals who use AAC. The aim of this study was to gain the perspectives of AAC users on…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Users (Information)