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Direct linkHengst, Julie A.; Sherrill, Martha H. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2021
This theoretical review article describes "situated discourse analysis" (SDA) and explores its implications for communication sciences and disorders. Drawing on situated theories of cognition and communication, SDA aims to understand "real-time communicative processes" of people engaging in complex "sociocultural…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Sociocultural Patterns, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Ethnography
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
Togher, Leanne; Balandin, Susan; Young, Katherine; Given, Fiona; Canty, Michael – Topics in Language Disorders, 2006
People with communication disabilities experience problems in accessing the justice system. In this article we describe the development of a multimedia package designed to train legal personnel to identify and reduce communication barriers to their services. The training package is being developed collaboratively by a diverse team that included…
Descriptors: Legal Aid, Justice, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedCress, Cynthia J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2004
Research and clinical experience both indicate that parents are excellent observers of communication in their children who rely on augmentative and alternative communication. However, parents and professionals may find themselves in conflict about how to interpret and support children's communication. This article outlines strategies for…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedBridges, Sheila J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2004
Multicultural research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an emerging area of intrigue and mystery. Most important, it is necessary in order to advance the field of AAC and to ensure the delivery of quality services to culturally and linguistically diversity AAC consumers and their families. This article addresses both the need…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Models, Linguistics, Identification
Peer reviewedDuchan, Judith Felson – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
This article proposes the application of a situated pragmatics (also known as community-based training or activity-based intervention) approach to intervention with children having severe communication disorders. Models for this approach have been developed by the World Health Organization and specialists in alternative and augmentative…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
