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Peer reviewedParette, Howard P.; Angelo, Dianne H. – Journal of Special Education, 1996
A review of the literature examines three emerging trends related to the impact of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children with disabilities: (1) the prescription of appropriate AAC devices; (2) implementation of AAC across multiple contexts; and (3) maintenance of AAC use and anticipation of transition needs. The importance…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Disabilities
Download full textParette, Howard P., Jr. – 1996
This paper addresses considerations inherent in the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) decision-making process which are important for teachers and related services personnel who participate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams for students with disabilities. Specific dimensions discussed include characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Decision Making
Parette, Howard P.; VanBiervliet, Alan – 2000
This report details the outcomes of a project designed to develop decision-making strategies and materials related to the prescription of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices for children with disabilities. The project resulted in the development of the first interactive, bilingual CD-ROM designed to be used by related services…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Audiovisual Instruction, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children
