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Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat; Schuler, Adriana L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
The article reviews issues related to the cognitive styles, processing modes, and learning strengths and weaknesses that should be considered when selecting augmentative and alternative communication techniques for persons with autism. Stressed is the need to change communication techniques to accommodate the expanding needs and capabilities of…
Descriptors: Autism, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat; Mathy-Laikko, Pamela – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The paper presents an overview of issues in augmentative and alternative communication as well as basic information on etiology, prevalence, and associated communication characteristics for the following conditions: cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, developmental verbal apraxia, and specific language disorders. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedMirenda, Pat; Beukelman, David R. – AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1987
The study evaluated the intelligibility of three different types of speech synthesizers (Echo II+, Votrax Personal Speech System, and DECtalk) with children at two different age groups and adults. Results are reported in terms of their educational application with communication disordered persons. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedRydell, Patrick J.; Mirenda, Pat – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
Examination of the effects of adult antecedent utterances on echolalia in seven male children with autism (ages five and six) during free play found that most immediate echoes followed high constraint utterances and were used as responsives, organizational devices, and cognitives. Most delayed echoes followed low constraint utterances and were…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Echolalia
Peer reviewedSnell, Martha E.; Caves, Kevin; McLean, Lee; Mollica, Beth Mineo; Mirenda, Pat; Paul-Brown, Diane; Romski, Mary Ann; Rourk, Jane; Sevcik, Rose; Yoder, David – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2003
This article presents and discusses the position statement of the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities, which addresses concerns about inappropriate eligibility criteria in providing access to necessary communication supports and services. It discusses elements of the position statement, its…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assistive Technology, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedSiegel-Causey, Ellin; Mirenda, Pat – Journal of Special Education, 1997
Two special educators comment on an article in the same issue by Joe Reichle entitled "Communication Intervention with Persons Who Have Several Disabilities." Siegel-Causey stresses the implications of advances in augmentative and alternative communication and training for broader use of existing communication skills. Mirenda supports combining…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Educational Practices
Download full textMirenda, Pat; Calculator, Stephen – 1993
This paper addresses the involvement of students with severe communication disorders in school curricula. First, current best practices regarding eligibility for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services are addressed. This is followed by a discussion of whether students who use AAC systems should be educated in regular or special…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Curriculum
Peer reviewedLocke, Peggy A.; Mirenda, Pat – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 1988
An augmentative and alternative communication device was designed for a nonspeaking, blind, severely mentally retarded 11-year-old. The device consisted of a computer-supported expanded keyboard that produced synthetic speech output when tactile symbols were activated. Described are the assessment procedures, instructional procedures, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Case Studies
