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Lillehaug, Hilde Aven; Klevberg, Gunvor Lilleholt; Stadskleiv, Kristine – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
Preschool children with cerebral palsy (CP) with no or unintelligible speech need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), but not all children needing AAC have access to it. This study describes the use and perceived benefit of AAC and explores factors associated with receiving AAC interventions. Using a cross-sectional design, we…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Cerebral Palsy, Speech Impairments, Foreign Countries
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Sigafoos, Jeff; Roche, Laura; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Lancioni, Giulio E.; Marschik, Peter B. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2023
Due to loss of spoken language and resulting complex communication needs, people with Rett syndrome are obvious candidates for communication intervention. To advance evidence-based practice and guide future research efforts, we identified and summarized 16 communication intervention studies published since a previous 2009 review on this topic.…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Skills, Evidence Based Practice
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Beukelman, David R.; Yorkston, Kathryn M. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The article introduces five case study reports that illustrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions with adults who have severe acquired communication disorders. Issues common to AAC management of adults are considered as are issues specific to the conditions of amytrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, brain…
Descriptors: Adults, Adventitious Impairments, Case Studies, Communication Disorders
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Beukelman, David – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1987
Professionals involved in the development of communication systems for clients with severe communication disorders should not be influenced excessively by the tendency to view either the augmentative communication or the natural speech approach as the sole solution. A balanced intervention approach best serves clients' individual needs and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Windsor, Jennifer; Lloyd, Lyle L. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1987
A core reference list presents 199 citations of journal articles, books, papers, and other publications dealing with various aspects of augmentative and alternative communication, covering various disabled and nondisabled populations, child to adult age ranges, and topics such as assessment, longitudinal development/acquisition,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Disorders, Communication Problems, Disabilities
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Berry, Judy O. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1987
Discussion of the impact of a severely communication disabled child on the family focuses on ways professionals can involve parents in their child's use of augmentative and alternative communication devices. Specific strategies presented include providing information, using a systems approach, creating support networks, and advocating teamwork.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
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Kangas, Kathleen A.; Lloyd, Lyle L. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1988
The literature regarding cognitive prerequisites to communication development for nondisabled and disabled children is reviewed. Issues related to providing communication teaching programs for severely disabled children are discussed, and specific intervention strategies related to introduction of augmentative and alternative communication systems…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Educational Needs
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DeRuyter, Frank; Donoghue, Kathleen A. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
A case study of a difficult to manage nonspeaking young man with brain injury is presented. Assessment and intervention indicated severe cognitive-linguistic deficits, severe physical involvement of all extremities, extensive surgical management, visual perceptual and acuity deficits, and behavioral problems. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Communication Disorders
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Goossens, Carol – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
The case study of a six-year-old nonspeaking girl with severe cerebral palsy demonstrated the effectiveness of intervention with augmentative and alternative communication methods. Both picture symbol communication and functional speech emerged and the child, initially believed to be mentally retarded, was determined to be of normal intelligence.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Instructional Effectiveness