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Direct linkReichle, Joe; Ganz, J. B.; Pierson, Lauren; Rodriguez, Daira – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2021
Treatment intensity is an aspect of communication intervention that has received limited empirical attention. In this article, we discuss key parameters of treatment intensity related to individuals with complex communication needs who use augmentative and alternative communication. We advocate for an examination of treatment intensity along with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Communication Skills, Incidence
Caron, Jessica; Light, Janice; McNaughton, David – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2021
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app with transition to literacy (T2L) software features (i.e., dynamic text and speech output upon selection of a graphic symbol within the grid display) on the acquisition of 12 personally relevant single words for individuals with…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Severe Disabilities
Biggs, Elizabeth E.; Snodgrass, Melinda R. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2020
Friendships are central to children's development and well-being, but children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex communication needs are at risk of social isolation. This qualitative study used methods informed by grounded theory to investigate the nature of how elementary-age children without disabilities described…
Descriptors: Friendship, Communication Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Herbert, Morgan E.; Brock, Matthew E.; Barczak, Mary A.; Anderson, Eric J. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2020
Peer networks are a promising intervention for increasing social interactions between students with severe disabilities and their peers. However, this approach has not been well studied with high school students who have complex communication needs and use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). In this study, we used a multiple probe…
Descriptors: High School Students, Severe Disabilities, Peer Relationship, Social Networks
Chung, Yun-Ching; Carter, Erik W.; Sisco, Lynn G. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2012
Although positive peer relationships can facilitate the academic learning, skill development, and emotional well-being of students with complex communication challenges, few peer interactions are likely to take place in school settings apart from intentional intervention and support efforts. We conducted a systematic review to identify and examine…
Descriptors: Intervention, Adolescents, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Interaction
