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The Development of Quality Indicators for Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Matthew Press on switch access and the importance of using motivating materials reminded me of this gem: http://t.co/XxxIpOVX6E #atchat

Making Communication Books guidelines and templates core and fringe

Research Insights Into LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) Ben Satterfield Center for AT Excellence GA Tools for Life

There is a rapidly growing body of research that demonstrates the positive effects of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention on the communication of children and adults with complex communication needs. Despite the positive impact of many AAC interventions, however, many individuals with complex communication needs continue to experience serious challenges participating in educational, vocational, healthcare, and community environments. In this paper, we apply the framework proposed by the International Classifi cation of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to illustrate the need to re-think AAC intervention to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs, and to foster a new generation of intervention research that will provide a solid foundation for improved services. Specifi cally, the paper emphasizes the need to take a more holistic view of communication intervention and highlights the following key principles to guide AAC intervention and research: (a) build on the individual ' s strengths and focus on the integration of skills to maximize communication, (b) focus on the individual ' s participation in real-world contexts, (c) address psychosocial factors as well as skills, and (d) attend to extrinsic environmental factors as well as intrinsic factors related to the individual who requires AAC.

A PDF Quickstart Guide

to improve communication for verbal communicators when context is unknown http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/Topic_Setting_board.pdf

An article characterizing The Least Dangerous Assumption, a shift in paradigm that drives many expectations and practices when working with people with disabilities

62 page .PDF about using Twitter while presenting

A PDF quick start guide for Read&Write for Google Chrome

Read&Write for Windows Quick Start Guide is a PDF

AAC Does Not Hinder Speech Development

Prentke-Romich provides a wealth of ideas for implementing core vocabulary in a wide variety of activities, at the one-word level, two-word level, and phrase level.

Free upload photos and record voice to accompany each one

A guide to incorporating collaboration, real-world problems, community connections, and self-directed learning.

Users create a one-page web site featuring information they want the world to know about them. Upload one picture, add relevant text, and add hyperlinks to any content that helps people understand who you are and what you're all about.

This article share the initial steps in reflective teaching