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If you haven't already, please read one of the following articles and post a response on Padlet
If you haven't already, please read one of the following articles and post a response on Padlet
Early Intervention and AAC What a Difference 30 Years Makes.pdfEarly Intervention and AAC: What a Difference 30 Years Makes
Early Intervention and AAC: What a Difference 30 Years Makes
(MaryAnn Romski, Rose. A Sevcik, Andrea Barton-Hulsey & Ani S. Whitmore)
(MaryAnn Romski, Rose. A Sevcik, Andrea Barton-Hulsey & Ani S. Whitmore)
RealitiesAAC-CP_O'Neill.pdfPreliminary Investigation of the Perspectives of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy on the Supports, Challenges, and Realities of Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication Into Everyday Life
Preliminary Investigation of the Perspectives of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy on the Supports, Challenges, and Realities of Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication Into Everyday Life
(Tara O'Neill and Krista M. Wilkinson)
(Tara O'Neill and Krista M. Wilkinson)
AAC Myths.pdfAugmentative Communication and Early Intervention: Myths and Realities
Augmentative Communication and Early Intervention: Myths and Realities
(MaryAnn Romski and Rose A. Sevcik)
(MaryAnn Romski and Rose A. Sevcik)
AAC Myth Busting
AAC Myth Busting
It can often be helpful to have quick summaries of the AAC research when interacting with people who are hesitant about the efficacy of AAC. Below are a few easy resources to share.
ASHA Info about AAC
ASHA Info about AAC
This page outlines important information in the AAC process. In particular it lists a variety of research that debunks commonly held myths about AAC
myth_some_speech_or_basic_needs_is_enough.pdfMyth: Some speech is enough
Myth: Some speech is enough
myth_too_young_to_use_aac.pdfMyth: Too young to use AAC
Myth: Too young to use AAC
td-myths-aac-and-speech.pdfMyth: AAC will hinder speech
Myth: AAC will hinder speech
td-myths-adult-aac-fixes.pdfMyth: AAC will fix all communication difficulties
Myth: AAC will fix all communication difficulties
td-myths-adult-too-impaired.pdfMyth: Too impaired to benefit from AAC
Myth: Too impaired to benefit from AAC
td-myths-low-before-high.pdfMyth: Low tech before high tech
Myth: Low tech before high tech
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