ERIC Number: EJ1476116
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1525-7401
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Together We Can Do Great Things! AAC Teams from the Perspective of Special Education Teachers
Melissa J. Cavagnini1; M. Alexandra Da Fonte1; Miriam C. Boesch2; Gillian C. Neff1; Mary C. Bounds1; Kimberly N. Bowers1
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v46 n4 p222-232 2025
Collaborative teams are vital in the service provision for students with complex communication needs. Professional competencies in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) practices are an essential consideration in the distribution of roles and responsibilities each team member will hold within teams. However, it is unclear to what extent special education teachers consider themselves having a key role within teams that provide AAC services. To better understand their perspectives, an anonymous, web-based survey was disseminated across the United States to gather special education teachers' views on AAC collaborative teams. A total of 888 special education teachers shared their views on their practices, roles, and responsibilities within AAC teams. Findings indicated that special education teachers agreed they should be part of the AAC team and have specific roles and responsibilities within the team. Practical implications, recommendations, and future research directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role, Teacher Responsibility, Teamwork, Cooperation
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; 2University of North Texas, Denton, USA