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Working with Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Implications for Improving Current Practice
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Luo, Fei; Blackstone, Sarah W.; Canchola, Jesse; Roman-Lantzy, Christine – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2022
The aim of this study was to describe how professionals from multiple disciplines (e.g., speech-language pathologists, teachers, occupational therapists) in the United States reported challenges they face in delivering services to children with cortical visual impairment (CVI) who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Three surveys…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Children, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Barriers
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). EBP Brief Packet
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Sam, A. – National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2016
Similar to sign language and picture boards, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system. AAC systems are used to help individuals who do not have typical verbal skills to communicate with others. PECS is a behavior based intervention that teaches the learner to use visual-graphic…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Pictorial Stimuli, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
A Functional Curriculum for Teaching Students with Disabilities. Volume II: Nonverbal and Oral Communication. Third Edition.
Valletutti, Peter J.; And Others – 1996
This second of three manuals providing a functional curriculum for students with disabilities focuses on the development of nonverbal and oral communication skills. An introductory chapter provides an overview of the curriculum and offers guidelines for developing instructional plans for the following two units of study. Unit 1 considers the…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Curriculum
The Source for Syndromes.
Richard, Gail J.; Hoge, Debra Reichert – 1999
Designed for practicing speech-language pathologists, this book discusses different syndrome disabilities, pertinent speech-language characteristics, and goals and strategies to begin intervention efforts at a preschool level. Chapters address: (1) Angelman syndrome; (2) Asperger syndrome; (3) Down syndrome; (4) fetal alcohol syndrome; (5) fetal…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Modification
The Source for Syndromes 2.
Richard, Gail J.; Hoge, Debra Reichert – 2000
Designed for practicing speech-language pathologists, this book discusses different lesser-known syndrome disabilities, pertinent speech-language characteristics, and goals and strategies to begin intervention efforts at a preschool level. Chapters address: (1) Apert syndrome; (2) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; (3) CHARGE syndrome; (4) Cri-du-Chat…
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Symposium on Literacy and Disabilities (6th, Durham, North Carolina, January 23-24, 1997). Proceedings.
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Duke Univ., Durham, NC. Medical Center. – 1997
Shortened versions of papers from a symposium on literacy and disabilities are provided. Paper topics include: (1) a literacy bill of rights; (2) balanced instruction for diverse learners; (3) historical trends in vocabulary selection; (4) inclusive/collaborative service delivery for language/learning disabled school-age children; (5) literacy,…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Uses in Education