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Interaction of Participant Characteristics and Type of AAC with Individuals with ASD: A Meta-Analysis
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Ganz, Jennifer B.; Mason, Rose A.; Goodwyn, Fara D.; Boles, Margot B.; Heath, Amy K.; Davis, John L. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and complex communication needs often rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a means of functional communication. This meta-analysis investigated how individual characteristics moderate effectiveness of three types of aided AAC: the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS),…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Communication Problems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Perceptual Factors Influence Visual Search for Meaningful Symbols in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Down Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Wilkinson, Krista M.; McIlvane, William J. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems often supplement oral communication for individuals with intellectual and communication disabilities. Research with preschoolers without disabilities has demonstrated that two visual--perceptual factors influence speed and/or accuracy of finding a target: the internal color and spatial…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Social Interactions of Students with Disabilities Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Inclusive Classrooms
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Chung, Yun-Ching; Carter, Erik W.; Sisco, Lynn G. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
The purpose of this study was to explore the naturally occurring social interactions for students with disabilities who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in general education classrooms. We observed 16 students who used AAC and received services under the categories of autism or intellectual disability. Participants primarily…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Interaction, Mental Retardation, Proximity