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Babb, Salena; Jung, Sojung; Ousley, Ciara; McNaughton, David; Light, Janice – Topics in Language Disorders, 2021
Many adults with Down syndrome (DS) experience difficulty with speech production, and intelligibility challenges and communication breakdowns are common. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention can provide important supports for persons with these complex communication needs but must be customized to address the goals,…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Intervention, Individualized Programs, Young Adults
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Blischak, Doreen M.; Schlosser, Ralf W. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2003
This article reviews evidence regarding the role of speech-generating devices (SGDs) and talking word processing software in supporting independent spelling in children with autism. Two studies support the importance of assessing the relative benefits of feedback modes for individual learners with autism rather than assuming SGDs should supply…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Computer Uses in Education