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Direct linkSoto, Gloria; Clarke, Michael T.; Savaldi-Harussi, Gat – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
The present study investigated the relationship between lexicon and grammar in individuals who use graphic symbol-based aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Data came from 60 transcripts of generalization sessions that were part of two previous intervention studies, aimed at improving the expressive vocabulary and grammar of 12…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Grammar, Vocabulary, Children
Webb, Edward J. D.; Meads, David; Lynch, Yvonne; Randall, Nicola; Judge, Simon; Goldbart, Juliet; Meredith, Stuart; Moulam, Liz; Hess, Stephane; Murray, Janice – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
Little is known about what features of AAC systems are regarded by AAC professionals as more suitable for children with different characteristics. A survey was conducted in which participants rated the suitability of hypothetical AAC systems on a Likert scale from 1 ("very unsuitable") to 7 ("very suitable") alongside a…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Preferences, Individual Characteristics, Foreign Countries
Shyamani Hettiarachchi; Shamra Nizar; Gopi Kitnasamy; Dilani Gopi – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
From a critical disability rights lens, everyone has a right to communicate using any means available, which includes augmentative and alternative communication. The uptake of augmentative and alternative communication beyond the therapy room may be influenced by awareness, perceptions and acceptance of augmentative and alternative communication…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Developing Nations
Pauline Prinsloo; Shakila Dada; Kirsty Bastable; Parimala Raghavendra; Mats Granlund – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
Participation is a fundamental human right, and being able to communicate is an essential component of participation in various life situations, such as at school, with peers, and in the community. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions aim to facilitate communication and social interaction, independence, and participation…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Communication Problems, Participation
Download full textRebecca E. Hacker; Hedda Meadan; Adriana Kaori Terol – Grantee Submission, 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a training and coaching program aimed to increase the use of the aided language modeling (ALM) strategy by siblings to support the social interactions of children with disabilities who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the natural environment. Method: A…
Descriptors: Siblings, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Coaching (Performance)
Savanna Brittlebank; Janice C. Light; Lauramarie Pope – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2024
Individuals with multiple disabilities are among the most challenging to serve and AAC teams often lack direction in determining effective interventions. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize the research evidence on AAC interventions for individuals with complex communication needs and simultaneous motor, and visual impairments as…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Psychomotor Skills, Children, Young Adults
Fjeldvang, Ragnhild Therese; Nordaas, Marit Giske; von Tetzchner, Stephen; Stadskleiv, Kristine – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
Individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) comprise a heterogeneous group, but all need follow-up to assure the appropriateness of implemented interventions. To enable this, outcome measures such as the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (FIATS-AAC) may be used.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Intervention, Assistive Technology, Foreign Countries
Naima Bhana Lopez; Gabriela A. Rangel-Rodríguez; Tracy J. Raulston – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2023
Over 8 million children under the age of 14 live with a disability in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. These children are often denied educational opportunities and related services that have the potential to enhance their quality of life. In this qualitative study, we conducted a secondary analysis of interviews with eight parents of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Children, Disabilities
Dodge-Chin, Cheri; Shigetomi-Toyama, Sandra; Quinn, Emily D. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2022
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of a telepractice communication partner intervention for children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their parents. Method: Five children (aged 3;4-12;9 [years;months]) with severe expressive communication impairments who use AAC and their parents enrolled in a…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Preadolescents
Lund, Shelley K.; Keis, Emily; SanFelippo, Kaitlin – EBP Briefs (Evidence-based Practice Briefs), 2020
Clinical Question: Do children with complex communication needs show greater improvement in requesting behaviors with the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®) versus a speech-generating device (SGD)? Method: Systematic Review. Sources: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Education Resources Information…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Pictorial Stimuli, Speech Communication, Communication Skills
Østvik, Jørn; Ytterhus, Borgunn; Balandin, Susan – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: Although research on friendship among children without any reported disability is extensive, the investigation of the characteristics of friendship among children who are using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has received little attention. In this systematic literature review we investigated the current research on…
Descriptors: Friendship, Children, Preadolescents, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Franklin, Anita; Goff, Sarah – Child Care in Practice, 2019
Little research has been undertaken into how children with complex communication needs living in residential care are encouraged to express their views, be involved in decision-making, and importantly, make it known when they are unhappy. This group are often placed a long distance from home and can be some of the most vulnerable children in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Communication Problems, Children, Residential Care
Torres-Viso, Mariana Siku – ProQuest LLC, 2015
Previous research on the use of voice output communication aids (VOCAs) has found a number of positive effects on the behavior of both the VOCA user and their communicative partners. Among these outcomes, studies have found that incorporating speech output into language learning tasks may result in faster and more efficient learning for adults…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Cummings, Anne R.; Carr, James E.; LeBlanc, Linda A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a picture-based alternative communication method that is widely accepted and utilized with individuals with disabilities. Although prior studies have examined the clinical efficacy of PECS, none have experimentally evaluated its manualized training structure. We experimentally evaluated the…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Evaluation, Training, Children
Exceptional Parent, 2011
This month's "FlagHouse Forum" focuses on how to choose the communicator best-suited to a child's special need. FlagHouse--a premier global supplier of resources for special needs, education, physical activity and recreation--is pleased to partner with "Exceptional Parent" to bring its readers this informational forum. Humans communicate with each…
Descriptors: Child Language, Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Disabilities
