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Brown, Carrie; And Others – 1992
This final report describes activities and outcomes of a research project on a sound-to-speech translation system utilizing a graphic mediation interface for students with severe disabilities. The STS/Graphics system is a voice recognition, computer-based system designed to allow individuals with mental retardation and/or severe physical…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces
Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – 1994
This study evaluated the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and prescriptive practices currently used in various states, through a survey of project directors in all 50 states receiving funding under the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1994. The survey instrument assessed directors'…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Woodward, John, Ed.; Cuban, Larry, Ed. – 2001
The 11 papers in this collection address various aspects of the adoption and implementation of technology in the education of students with disabilities. An introduction by David B. Malouf of the Office of Special Education Programs introduces the collection. The following papers are included: (1) "No Easy Answer: The Instructional Effectiveness…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Change Strategies, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development

Tissot, Catherine; Evans, Roy – Early Child Development and Care, 2003
Describes the types of children with autism that would benefit from visual teaching strategies. Discusses the benefits and disadvantages of some of the more well-known programs that use visual teaching strategies, including movement-based systems relying on sign language, and materials-based systems such as Treatment and Education of Autistic and…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Children, Cognitive Style

Carey, Doris M.; Sale, Paul – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1994
Project FIT (Full Inclusion through Technology) provides notebook computers for children with severe disabilities. The computers offer many input and output options. Assessing the students' equipment needs is a complex process, requiring determination of communication goals and baseline abilities, and consideration of equipment features such as…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Computer Uses in Education

Snyder, Therese L.; And Others – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1994
An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention to increase vocabulary acquisition by 5 children (ages 7-9) with mild to moderate mental disabilities was evaluated. The AAC communication procedure resulted in higher rates of vocabulary and sentence selection for each of the children; improvement persisted above baseline levels…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Instructional Effectiveness

Regal, Robert A.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
Nineteen adults with developmental disabilities, judged competent in facilitated communication, participated in a validation study using an information passing design requiring short-term recall of stimulus cards with shapes, colors, and numbers. Results failed to validate facilitated communication for the group as a whole, any individual…
Descriptors: Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills
Hughes, Patricia; And Others – ACEHI Journal/Revue ACEDA, 1995
This brief literature review addresses three areas related to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in mainstream classroom settings: (1) factors contributing to successful classroom communication; (2) classroom amplification; and (3) alerting and other communication devices. Various devices are described and compared. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
Cohen, Shirley – 1998
This book reviews the current state of research and practice in intervention for children with autism. The 10 chapters are organized into three parts, on the nature of autism, treatment of autism, and possibilities for a cure and recovery from autism. Chapter 1 introduces definitions and characteristics of autism. Chapter 2 considers what it is…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Behavior Modification, Case Studies

Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Hourcade, Jack J. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1997
A survey of 28 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H coordinators throughout the nation investigated current assessment practices used to prescribe augmentative and alternative communication devices for young children with disabilities. Few respondents reported that they provided training "to a great extent" in the uses of…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities

Schepis, Maureen M.; Reid, Dennis H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
A young adult with multiple disabilities (profound mental retardation, spastic quadriplegia, and visual impairment) was provided with a voice output communication aid (VOCA) which allowed communication through synthesized speech. Both educational and residential staff members interacted with the individual more frequently when she had access to…
Descriptors: Attendants, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled)

Fields, Teesue H. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Discusses the inclusion of students with disabilities in the regular classroom group. Analyzes the structure of the classroom group to determine its receptivity to students with disabilities. Presents special problems that might be encountered during inclusion and possibilities for improving classroom group skills. (LKS)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Classroom Environment, Cultural Pluralism

Heller, Kathryn Wolff; And Others – RE:view, 1996
This study evaluated the effectiveness and desirability of dual communication boards as receptive and expressive forms of communication by 3 deaf-blind students (ages 16-21) in community-based vocational instruction settings. One year after implementation, students and communication partners were successfully using the boards. Use of dual boards…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Deaf Blind

Mirenda, Pat – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article provides a critical review of empirical investigations on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology with individuals with autism or pervasive developmental disorder. The review is presented by six topic areas: assessment, staff/family training, supports for augmented input, supports for…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Bourquin, Eugene; Sauerburger, Dona – RE:view: Rehabilitation Education for Blindness and Visual Impairment, 2005
Travelers with dual sensory losses present the rehabilitation professional with additional tasks and responsibilities that expand the instructional curriculum. Effective instruction in rehabilitation and orientation and mobility includes teaching strategies and tools for dealing with unfamiliar people through "communication" (conveying…
Descriptors: Travel, Disabilities, Accessibility (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication