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Vicker, Beverly – 1996
This report is intended to provide ideas to assist professionals and students in the exploration of tangible symbols for intervention purposes in working with visually capable individuals with disabilities. The first section provides an overview of tangible symbols and discusses the differences between tangible symbols and tangible objects, when…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Strategies

Myles, Brenda Smith; And Others – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1996
A study was conducted of nine male and three female adolescents with autism to find the collateral behavioral and social interaction effects of using facilitated communication. The facilitated communication intervention appeared to have no influence on the subjects' behavior and social interactions. (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Change
Blunden, Connie; And Others – 1993
The Adaptive Technology Program established five Adaptive Technology Centers (ATCs) in each of the five boroughs of New York City in 1990. These centers house various state-of-the-art technologies designed to enhance the functioning of students with severe disabilities. Equipment includes assistive devices, augmentative communication systems,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Software