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Bartolotta, Theresa E.; Zipp, Genevieve P.; Simpkins, Susan D.; Glazewski, Barbara – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2011
Rett Syndrome (RS) is an X-linked, neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs primarily in females and causes significant impairment in cognition, motor control, and communication. Teachers and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) encounter girls with RS with increasing frequency as awareness of the disorder increases, yet the literature on clinical…
Descriptors: Females, Severe Mental Retardation, Neurological Impairments, Developmental Disabilities
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Cafiero, Joanne – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Visual-language and augmentative-communication systems for individuals with pervasive developmental disorders and autism are presented as both legitimate languages and as effective strategies. Methods for choosing target environments, generating appropriate vocabulary, creating interactive language boards, and implementing them with appropriate…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities
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Sigafoos, Jeff; Drasgow, Erik – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article examines the use of multi-modal augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. It also reviews instructional strategies for developing conditional use of aided and unaided AAC. A case study of an adolescent boy illustrates the acquisition of aided and unaided AAC…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Case Studies
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Mirenda, Pat – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article provides a critical review of empirical investigations on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology with individuals with autism or pervasive developmental disorder. The review is presented by six topic areas: assessment, staff/family training, supports for augmented input, supports for…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled)