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Peer reviewedBeukelman, David R.; Yorkston, Kathryn M. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The article introduces five case study reports that illustrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions with adults who have severe acquired communication disorders. Issues common to AAC management of adults are considered as are issues specific to the conditions of amytrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, brain…
Descriptors: Adults, Adventitious Impairments, Case Studies, Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedBeukelman, David R.; Garrett, Kathryn L. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 1988
Acquired severe communication disorders may result from physical impairment, language impairment, cognitive impairment, or combination of impairments. This paper reviews the demographics and characteristics of communication-disordered adults based on etiology, introduces models of assessment and intervention, highlights intervention strategies and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Adventitious Impairments, Clinical Diagnosis
