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Peer reviewedCress, Cynthia J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2004
Research and clinical experience both indicate that parents are excellent observers of communication in their children who rely on augmentative and alternative communication. However, parents and professionals may find themselves in conflict about how to interpret and support children's communication. This article outlines strategies for…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders
Download full textAlant, Erna – 1993
This report describes the development of a community-based service for the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication strategies with regard to children with severe disabilities in South Africa. The intervention process was developed by the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication of the University of Pretoria. The…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
Lund, Shelley K.; Light, Janice C. – 2001
This report presents the activities, accomplishments, and outcomes of a study of the long-term outcomes of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions with individuals with severe communication disabilities. The study evaluated long-term outcomes for 7 young men (ages 19-23 years) who had used AAC systems for at least 15 years.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
