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The State of Research and Practice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
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Wilkinson, Krista M.; Hennig, Shannon – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2007
Augmentative and alternative communication is a compilation of methods and technology designed to supplement spoken communication for people with limited speech or language skills, including children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The field of AAC has evolved rapidly within the last 10 years, due to a combination of empirical…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Language Skills
Test of Validity of a Photographic Adaptive Communication Device To Measure Consumer Satisfaction.
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Eells, Elizabeth Howard; Dodder, Richard A.; Stinnett, Tessa – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000
This study assessed the criterion validity of the photographic adaptive communication device (ACD) used in Oklahoma to interview individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services. The back-translation process identified photographs that were frequently incorrectly identified resulting in revision of the ACD for greater validity.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Interviews, Photography
Multiple Method Validation Study of Facilitated Communication: II. Individual Differences and Subgroup Results.
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Bebko, James M.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
Potential individual variations in the effectiveness of facilitated communication (FC) were examined with 20 students with autism and related disorders. Use of multiple methods (including auditory or visual input, simple point responses, and typing) provided no clear support for validity of FC over students' independent communication. Increased…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders