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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Application for Persons with Severe Acquired Communication Disorders: An Introduction.
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Beukelman, 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
Developmental Apraxia and Augmentative or Alternative Communication--A Case Example.
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Culp, Delva M. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The case study involves a developmentally apraxic eight-year-old girl using a multimodal communication system. The Partners in Augmentative Communication Training program was implemented. Results after two months suggested some improvement in communication interaction skills. Issues regarding developmental apraxia and the use of augmentative and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Children, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills
Communication and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Study.
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DeRuyter, Frank; Donoghue, Kathleen A. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
A case study of a difficult to manage nonspeaking young man with brain injury is presented. Assessment and intervention indicated severe cognitive-linguistic deficits, severe physical involvement of all extremities, extensive surgical management, visual perceptual and acuity deficits, and behavioral problems. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Communication Disorders
Aided Communication Intervention before Assessment: A Case Study of a Child with Cerebral Palsy.
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Goossens, Carol – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The case study of a six-year-old nonspeaking girl with severe cerebral palsy demonstrated the effectiveness of intervention with augmentative and alternative communication methods. Both picture symbol communication and functional speech emerged and the child, initially believed to be mentally retarded, was determined to be of normal intelligence.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Instructional Effectiveness