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Dodd, Janet L.; Hagge, Darla K. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2014
School-based speech-language pathologists are obligated to apply evidence-based practice and document progress of their students' response to intervention in compliance with federal law. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the effects of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)-based intervention provided in a camp…
Descriptors: Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Progress Monitoring, Delivery Systems
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Cress, 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
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Huer, Mary Blake; Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Saenz, Terry Irvine – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2001
Focus groups of family members of children with disabilities discussed augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) practices within a Mexican American community. Among seven perspectives identified are: (1) children understand nonverbal communication in the home; (2) aided techniques are useful outside of the home; (3) families have great…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Communication Skills, Delivery Systems
Forum, 1994
Four issues of "The Forum," a publication of the New York State Federation of Chapters of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), contain the following major articles: "Integration, Mainstreaming or Inclusion...Who's On First?" (Tim Knoster); "Links to the Community: Why Inclusion?" (John B. Kish and Leslie A.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism
Winters, Jack, Ed. – 2000
This text contains papers presented at the annual conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) held on June 28-July 2, 2000, in Orlando, Florida. Papers are divided into the following sections: (1) technology for special populations, which includes papers that discuss using…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Springle, Stephen, Ed. – 1998
This text contains papers presented at the 1998 conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America held on June 26-30, 1998, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Papers are divided into the following sections: (1) service delivery and public policy, including papers addressing independent literacy, integrating…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Sprigle, Stephen, Ed. – 1999
This book contains the proceedings of the annual RESNA (Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology) conference, which focused on technology and individuals with disabilities. Papers and presentations are grouped into the following nine major categories: (1) assistive technology and cognitive disabilities; (2) augmentative and…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adolescents, Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Binion, Mary, Ed. – 1993
This compilation of presentations from RESNA's conference proceedings focused on the progress and potential of assistive and rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities and ways that RESNA members could help these ideas to be realized. Papers were presented on the following topics: (1) service delivery and public policy issues; (2)…
Descriptors: Adults, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Binion, Mary, Ed. – 1994
Papers in this conference proceedings focused on the progress and potential of assistive and rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities and ways that RESNA members could help these ideas to be realized. Presentations were delivered on the following topics: (1) service delivery and public policy issues; (2) personal transportation;…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Doty, Michelle; Seiler, Ron; Rhoads, LaRae – 2001
This manual is designed to provide Idaho educators, parents, students with disabilities, and related service providers with assistance in identifying, selecting, and acquiring assistive technology (AT) devices and services. The consideration of AT devices and services is required during the development of every Individualized Family Service Plan…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Court Litigation, Decision Making
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Langton, Anthony, Ed. – 1995
Proceedings from this conference focus on the progress and potential of assistive and rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities and ways that RESNA members can make the ideas be realized. Presentations are provided on the following topics: (1) service delivery and public policy issues; (2) personal transportation; (3)…
Descriptors: Adults, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Simpson, Richard, Ed. – 2001
These proceedings of the annual RESNA (Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology) conference include more than 200 presentations on all facets of assistive technology, including concurrent sessions, scientific platform sessions, interactive poster presentations, computer demonstrations, and the research symposia. The scientific…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adolescents, Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Presperin, Jessica J., Ed. – 1992
This proceedings document contains approximately 250 papers and posters presented at a conference on the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Individual sessions focused on the following topics: quantitative functional evaluation, upper limb and therapeutic stimulation, human-computer interface developments, information…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Aging (Individuals), Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Presperin, Jessica J., Ed. – 1990
This proceedings document contains approximately 250 papers and posters presented at a conference on the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Individual sessions included the following topics: augmentative and alternative communication, personal transportation, technology transfer, service delivery and public policy, computer…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Aging (Individuals), Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Langton, Anthony, Ed. – 1996
Proceedings from this annual conference focused on the progress and potential of assistive and rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities and ways that RESNA members can make the ideas realizable. Presentations are provided on the following topics: (1) service delivery and public policy issues; (2) personal transportation; (3)…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Appropriate Technology, Art Activities