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Lohrmann-O'Rourke, Sharon; Browder, Diane M.; Brown, Fredda – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 2000
This paper translates research findings on systematic preference assessment with individuals with nonsymbolic or limited symbolic communication skills into guidelines for planning such assessments to reduce the risk of missing or misinterpreting the person's preferences. It offers four questions for guiding the planning of preference assessments,…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Evaluation Methods, Individual Differences, Personal Autonomy
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Ingram, David – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Addresses three relationships between research and practice in speech-language pathology: (1) shared-interest communication; (2) research-driven communication; and (3) practice-driven communication. Recommendations for developing effective communication are offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Disorders, Communication Problems, Information Transfer
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Holland, Audrey L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Examines factors influencing research-practice gaps in the assessment and treatment of adults with neurologic communication disorders. Both researchers and clinicians are urged to learn alternative research strategies, build partnerships, and take advantage of new information technologies. Strategies are suggested for directly applying, adapting,…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Disorders, Evaluation Methods, Interprofessional Relationship
National Inst. on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, Bethesda, MD. – 1993
This report updates the National Strategic Research Plan of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and reports progress made from 1991 through 1993 as required by the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-553) which established the Institute. An executive summary…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Communication Disorders, Data Collection, Disability Identification