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Parent Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Sri Lanka
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Muttiah, Nimisha; Seneviratne, Ayendree; Drager, Kathryn D. R.; Panterliyon, Nina A. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2022
Parental support is an important part of introducing an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system to a child. Professionals providing AAC services to children with complex communication needs should practice family-centered service provision. The aim of this study was to explore Sri Lankan parents' perspectives on AAC and their lived…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Foreign Countries, Experience
Current Preparation Status in AAC: Perspectives of Special Education Teachers in the United States
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Alexandra Da Fonte, M.; Boesch, Miriam C.; DeLuca, Emily R.; Papp, Samantha K.; Mohler, Anna E.; Holmes, Emily E.; Clouse, Katie A.; Young, Rachel D.; Urbano, Richard – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2022
Special education teachers are essential team members in the provision of services to students with complex communication needs. Professional competencies related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) practices have been outlined for special education teachers as part of their professional standards. Yet, it is unclear to what extent…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Competencies
Malaysian Speech-Language Pathology Students' Reflections about Their Participation in an AAC Training Program
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Joginder Singh, Susheel; Suhumaran, Liora Veralyn; Skulski, Kati; Ahmad Rusli, Yazmin – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2022
Most speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Malaysia practice with an undergraduate degree, which provides them with limited knowledge about and training in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This limited knowledge and training may affect their confidence and competence when introducing and using AAC with individuals for whom it is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
"I Don't Think You Can Really Understand It Until You Put It to Action": School-Based SLPs' Reflections on Graduate and Continuing Education in AAC
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Thistle, Jennifer J.; Thiessen, Amber; Hart, Jeffery – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
Graduate programs have made strides to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) learning opportunities for pre-service speech-language pathologists (SLPs). In addition, a number of continuing education opportunities are available to practicing SLPs; however, many still report feeling underprepared to serve clients with AAC needs.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Allied Health Occupations Education
Voices from the Field: Exploring Service Providers' Insights into Service Delivery and AAC Use in Canada
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Stephanie Lackey; Seamus Burnham; Glenda Watson Hyatt; Tracy Shepherd; Shane Pinder; T. Claire Davies; Beata Batorowicz – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
Use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) often relies on the involvement of AAC service providers; however little is known about how AAC services are delivered across Canada. This study aimed to explore AAC service provision and factors influencing use of AAC from the perspectives of service providers across Canada who are involved…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Delivery Systems, Allied Health Personnel