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Peer reviewedHuer, 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
Kumin, Libby – 2001
This book presents ideas and techniques to help children with Down syndrome communicate better by mastering the language skills necessary for classroom success as well as those needed for social interaction. It also discusses the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for speech-pathology services and what needs to be included in the IEP.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Delivery Systems
Download full textLund, Shelley K.; Light, Janice C. – 2001
This report presents the activities, accomplishments, and outcomes of a study of the long-term outcomes of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions with individuals with severe communication disabilities. The study evaluated long-term outcomes for 7 young men (ages 19-23 years) who had used AAC systems for at least 15 years.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
