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Direct linkSarah Ivy; Mary Frances Hanline; Audrey Robbins – Young Exceptional Children, 2024
The purpose of this article is to describe procedures for a team approach to implementing a tangible symbol communication system (TSCS) to support communication skill development of young children with multiple/severe disabilities (MSD). The authors suggest that implementation of a TSCS is a process that includes (a) assessment of child…
Descriptors: Young Children, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Sutter, Chevonne; Demchak, MaryAnn – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The present study evaluated a systematic instructional package including the system of least prompts (SLP) to teach differentiation and selection of tangible symbols to continue activities for two children with complex support needs and deafblindness (DB). A multiple probe design across three symbols was used to evaluate the intervention package…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Students with Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Intervention
Lee, Cynthia D. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This study investigated the results of employing shared story reading during literacy instruction for participants with severe and multiple disabilities. This intervention was conducted in an effort to improve independent responses made by participants with severe and multiple disabilities within a small group on a task analysis during shared…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Intervention, Responses
Campbell, Philippa H.; Milbourne, Suzanne; Dugan, Lauren M.; Wilcox, M. Jeanne – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2006
Published articles about assistive technology (AT) from 1980 through 2004 were reviewed to identify those that focused on infants and young children. A total of 104 articles about AT with infants and toddlers were identified, and of these, 23 reported practices for teaching switch activation (12), computer use (6), power mobility skills (4), or…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Multiple Disabilities, Infants, Educational Technology
Downing, June E. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2005
How can educators and therapists best teach students with severe and multiple disabilities to communicate effectively? Developed by a highly respected expert, this practical guide has the comprehensive, research-based information professionals need to support students from preschool to high school as they learn and use communication skills. With a…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Students, Communication Skills
McGhie-Richmond, Donna R. – 2002
This study examined the teaching practices of Maria, a special education teacher who worked with students who had multiple disabilities, were nonverbal, and used augmentative and alternative communication. The study focused on the complex, interdependent, and dynamic nature of teacher knowledge, beliefs, and practices, illuminating the connection…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Kuder, S. Jay – 2003
This text on teaching students with language disabilities is divided into three parts. Part 1 presents the components of speech, language and communication and describes language development. Part 2 describes the language abilities of students with a variety of disabilities. Part 3 provides suggestions for assessment and intervention and discusses…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Cultural Influences
McGhie-Richmond, Donna R.; Jordan, Anne; Underwood, Kathryn – 2002
This study examined the teaching practices of Maria, a special educator who worked with students who had multiple disabilities, were nonverbal, and used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It highlighted the complex, interdependent, and dynamic nature of teacher knowledge, beliefs, and practices and evaluated what Maria knew and…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Intervention
Westwood, Peter – 2003
This book is designed to provide teachers with an immediate and comprehensive source of practical strategies for meeting children's special needs in regular classrooms. Chapter 1 explores issues relating to children with general and specific learning difficulties. It discusses inclusive schooling and special educational needs, factors associated…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Aggression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
