New and emerging AAC technology supports for children with complex communication needs and their communication partners: State of the science and future research directions

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Light ◽  
David McNaughton ◽  
Jessica Caron
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
Communication Partners ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
State Of The Science

A Pilot Study to Teach Siblings to Support Children With Complex Communication Needs

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 346-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah N. Douglas ◽  
Rebecca Kammes ◽  
Erica Nordquist ◽  
Sophia D’Agostino
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Probe Design ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
Sibling Pairs ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Communication Partner Training ◽  
Multiple Probe

Siblings play an important role in the lives of children with disabilities, especially those with complex communication needs (CCN). However, children with CCN require support to learn social and communication skills. Like other communication partners, typically developing (TD) siblings may struggle to understand how to best interact with a child with CCN and may benefit from training to learn communication strategies. This pilot study evaluated a newly created sibling communication partner training program to help TD siblings learn the strategy Plan, Talk, Wait, and Respond to support the communication of their siblings with CCN. A single-subject multiple probe design was used with three TD siblings and their siblings with CCN. Although results varied for sibling pairs, an increase in communication supports from TD siblings and communication gains for children with CCN were noted with all sibling pairs. Limitations, adjustments to the training, and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Review article: The hydrology of debris-covered glaciers – state of the science and future research directions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie E. Miles ◽  
Bryn Hubbard ◽  
Tristam D. L. Irvine-Fynn ◽  
Evan S. Miles ◽  
Duncan J. Quincey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Elevation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Drainage Networks ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Formation And Evolution ◽  
Downstream Communities ◽  
State Of The Science ◽  
The Himalaya

Abstract. Debris-covered glaciers (DCGs) are characterised by distinct hydrological systems that differ fundamentally from those observed on clean-ice valley glaciers. To date, most studies of DCG hydrology have focused on supraglacial hydrology, given that surface streams are broadly accessible and repeat observations can lead to conceptual models of channel evolution. Few have characterised englacial conduits and their layout, and none have directly investigated potential subglacial drainage networks in any setting. In this review, we summarise the current state of knowledge relating to DCG hydrology with a global focus, and present our own field observations to illustrate the distinct nature of DCG landforms on a receding high-elevation glacier in the Himalaya. We draw on recent work that has gone some way towards providing a process-based understanding of the formation and evolution of englacial and subglacial hydrological pathways and consider the role that DCG hydrology plays in regulating water supplies to downstream communities, contrasting this information with clean-ice examples. We conclude by identifying important knowledge gaps that might be considered priorities for future research into DCG hydrology.

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