Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention in Public Schools: Achieving Meaningful Outcomes Through Collaboration

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Heather J. Forbes
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Alternative Communication

Positioning Students with Cerebral Palsy to Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene R. McEwen ◽  
Lyle L. Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Primary Position ◽  
Communication Aid

Many students who use augmentative and alternative communication have severe forms of cerebral palsy which make it necessary to consider positioning as part of their communication intervention. This paper reviews the interrelated communication and positioning needs of these students, and then proposes the wheelchair as the primary position for use of a communication aid. Guidelines for good wheelchair positioning are presented.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention in Patients with Aphasia

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (10) ◽  
pp. e36
Author(s):  
Caroline Schnakers ◽  
Sheila Rosenberg ◽  
Michelle Lam ◽  
Ellie Bustamante ◽  
James Divine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Alternative Communication

scholarly journals Augmentative and alternative communication intervention: A lifespan issue

2000 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
E. Alante
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Collaborative Approach ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Intervention Team ◽  
Effective Problem

The purpose of this article is to reflect on the needs of people with little or no functional speech and the difficulties they experience throughout their lives. The mismatch between the needs of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users and intervention provided is explored by firstly addressing the need for AAC users to become an integral part of the intervention team and in this way to professionalise consumer input. Secondly, the need for a more collaborative approach to team work is highlighted to ensure more effective problem-solving of lifespan issues. Finally, some brief comments are made about the role of the physiotherapist as part of the AAC intervention team 

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