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Grace, Emma; Raghavendra, Parimala – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2019
Young people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can experience reduced social participation and continue to face challenges in developing and using communication and literacy skills for real-life contexts. Drawing on emerging research, this discussion article highlights the potential benefits and advantages of participation…
Descriptors: Social Media, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Intervention
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Koppenhaver, David A.; And Others – American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1995
This paper examines the use of facilitated communication (FC) with individuals having communication disorders, in the context of the research on literacy development and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methodologies. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
McNaughton, David B., Ed.; Beukelman, David R., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
To make a smooth transition to a fulfilling, self-determined adult life, young people who use Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) need effective services that meet their individual needs and make the most of advances in technology. Professionals will provide these critical supports with the help of this book, the first complete guide to…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Communication Disorders, Young Adults, Sexuality
King-DeBaun, Pati – 1999
This paper discusses how to use stories to promote beginning communication and language in students with severe communication and/or cognitive impairments. It describes a layering approach for building emergent literacy and augmentative and alternative communication skills. This layering approach is used with professional staff to introduce…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education