Janice Light spoke about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with autism at the recent meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC).
Supporting Peer Interactions for Students With CCN in Inclusive Settings: Paraeducator Roles (McCarty & Light, 2022)
McCarty, T. V. & Light, J. (2022). Supporting peer interactions for students with complex communication needs in inclusive settings; Paraeducator roles. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7(1), 229-244. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_PERSP-21-00141 Free on PubMed Purpose This clinical focus article presents a review of literature supporting the importance of fostering positive peer interactions for students with complex communication […]
RERC on AAC: Progress on Research, Development, and Training Activities
Holyfield, C., Pope, L., Light, J., Fager, S., Jakobs, E., Koester, H., & McNaughton, D. (January 26-29, 2022). RERC on AAC: Progress on research, development, and training activities. [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL and virtual. Handout Recorded presentation (ATIA training portal) AAC has the potential to enhance communication and increase participation […]
Recommendations for improving patient-provider communication from adults with CP
Chapple, D., Rackensperger, T., McNaughton, D., Baker, K., & Cherry, M. (2022, January 26-29). “Make them see you as a person”: Recommendations for improving patient-provider communication from adults with CP who use AAC [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL and virtual. Handout Recorded presentation (ATIA training portal) For people who use AAC, […]
Visual attention to cued targets in AAC (Wilkinson et al., 2021)
Wilkinson et al. use eye tracking technology investigate visual attention to cued targets in AAC.
