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"The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) partner instruction intervention literature to determine (a) the overall effects of partner interventions on the communication of individuals using AAC, "

Introductory level webcast on "AAC and Young Children" (20 minutes) by Drager, Light, and McNaughton may be useful for introducing AAC to Early Childhood Education staff. It focuses on ways to provide communication opportunities, model the use of AAC, pause, respond to the child, and most of all having fun!

Family AAC Study Purposes: Evaluate AAC systems taught/used @ school for function in family & community settings; how families communicate @ home; areas of need to address daily communication goals; where researchers/interventionists need to focus to make systems functional across school & home. Questions? Contact the researcher, Elizabeth (Mom to Becca) at edallmann@horizon.csueastbay.edu

Full version is $200 "This is a lite version of OneVoice and does not include speech capabilities. Purchase the full version if you need voices. OneVoice turns the iPad or iPhone into an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Building on the simplicity of iOS devices, OneVoice is easy to understand, and designed for usability above everything else. Though OneVoice comes with a pre-populated vocabulary (focused on children) the real value is that you can easily add your own phrases and photos to create a custom experience. Features include: - 4 High Quality Voices (Not included in the lite version) - Over 100 custom made icons - Drag and drop organization of phrases and categories - Choose and crop your own photos from the device photo gallery or your camera. - Simple, focused application. Users won't get lost in many levels of categories and be unable to find their way back "

"Teaching AAC: Reports from the Classroom This unique approach by Pati King-DeBaun was developed to systematically teach communication skills to children who are nonverbal. Highlights will include the Integrated Model of Communication Instruction.Learn more about this model and watch classrooms and students progress. Highlights of this blog will include a peek into the Communican Classroom at The Standing Tall Program in New York City."

vocabulary lists for AAC users

""Use your words," I hear a parent tell their child... This augmentative assisted communication tool (AAC) helps children talk about their feelings and behaviour. Calm talk also helps children practice self-calming strategies through a variety of activities. All children can benefit from this app, including those who have ASD, ADD/ADHD, speech and language impairments and intellectual impairments. Developing children's emotional intelligence is fundamental for life. Calm Talk was developed by an Educational Therapist who needed a tool to help children with social and behavioural difficulties."

"This article presents the results of a meta-analysis to determine the effect of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) on the speech production of individuals with developmental disabilities."

guide on how to use Livescribe Pulse smartpen as an AAC device

an Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) application for the iPhone & iPod Touch, which displays 6 different icons that represent a person's most basic needs

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