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Augmentative and alternative communication interventions for persons with developmental disablities: narrative review of comparative single-subject experimental studies
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Schlosser, R and Sigafoos, J, Augmentative and alternative communication interventions for persons with developmental disablities: narrative review of comparative single-subject experimental studies, Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27, (1) pp. 1-29. ISSN 0891-4222 (2006) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2004.04.004
Abstract
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as an area of clinical and educational practice involves a myriad of decisions related to the symbols, devices, and strategies from which each client must choose. These decision-making points can be productively informed through evidence from comparative intervention studies. The purpose of this review was to synthesize comparative AAC intervention studies using single-subject experimental designs involving participants with developmental disabilities. Following a systematic search, each qualifying study was reviewed in terms of a priori determined appraisal criteria, and summarized in tabular format. Studies were divided into three groups according to their study of aided approaches, unaided approaches, or a combination of both. Results are discussed in terms of methodological adequacy of the studies and their implications for future research and practice. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Special education and disability |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Inclusive education |
UTAS Author: | Sigafoos, J (Professor Jeffrey Sigafoos) |
ID Code: | 39145 |
Year Published: | 2006 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 67 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2006-04-05 |
Last Modified: | 2006-04-05 |
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