Supports for language learning
You’ll love how this symbol-based app helps users learn how to express themselves. Proloquo2Go puts the user’s development first, with innovative features based on clinical knowledge and user research.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write. People with severe speech or language problems rely on…
The goal of the research is to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) displays and other visual materials that are used to support the communication of individuals with ID.
What Decisions Do SLPs Make When Designing Aided AAC Displays?
The intelligibility of a speaker can be measured over a scale from unintelligible to intelligible by most native speakers (Enderby, 1980). Intelligibility varies between communication partners, som...
This section looks at a range of approaches that can support autistic people to reach their full potential.
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits Volume 13, Issue 1 “The Role of Research in Influencing Assistive Technology Products, Policy, and Practice” Articles in this issue address the ways that research, either internally within an organization or externally through successful private and/or public partnerships, has resulted in new assistive technology (AT) innovations, practices, and policies that ...
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an intervention approach that addresses the needs of individuals with complex communication needs. The research studies below focus specifically on the research supporting the use of aided AAC. In... Read more Augmentative and Alternative Communication Annotated Bibliography
Aided Language Input is a communication strategy that requires a communication partner to teach symbol meaning and model symbolic communication by pairing speech with graphic symbols or other forms of aided augmentative and alternative communication... Read more Aided Language Input Annotated Bibliography
Welcome to the I-ASC website. This website is an evidence-based resource to support decision making for families and professionals involved in AAC assessment. ‘Identifying Appropriate Symbol Communication Aids for Children who are non-speaking: enhancing clinical decision making’ (I-ASC) was a 3 and a half year research study conducted from 2016-2019 by Manchester Metropolitan University with […]
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AAC modeling works and it's supported by decades of research. Modeling simply means that we use AAC to talk with the AAC user. Watch as Amanda shows you how ...
Increase Communication Functions Increase Word Variety Device Use and Navigation AAC Access Communication Repair For more information on AAC goal writing, I’d highly recommend Linda Burkhart’s goal writing resource here. Read more about my goals here. Tips for AAC Success Effective AAC implementation should focus on these three research-supported priorities: If you’re looking for a […]
An article summarizing the research on the opinions of AAC users on commonly used phrases and terms relating to AAC and assistive technology.
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on AAC will support a research and development program, and comprehensive training and dissemination efforts.
Learn how AAC Devices can help children communicate if they are struggling to speak. Includes examples, research, and how to teach AAC users
One of the most important parts of AAC implementation is making sure that the entire team (family members, staff) is consistently using simple but effective AAC strategies such as consistent AAC access, modeling, and core vocabulary. This resource will help you educate others about four foundational, research-based, strategies (or "best practices") for implementing and teaching AAC. Find it at the Speechy Musings shop on TeachersPayTeachers!
From decades there is a lot of research going on in the construction industry; People are trying to find alternatives to traditional material and technology used in construction to expand the use of non-harmful but beneficial material and advanced technology. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)...
Research to be presented at AAC&U makes case for supporting these faculty members and pushes back against notions that posttenure professors suffer from “malaise.”
