Janice Light spoke about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with autism at the recent meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC).

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 […]

Penn State Learning Factory team members: Tony Liu, John McCreery, Finn McSorley, Cheng-Yun Ni, Sasha Pershina (Penn State University) RERC on AAC team members: Erik Jakobs and David McNaughton Overview: Currently available AAC technology has, in many ways, moved what was used in paper displays for over 50 years onto a tablet screen. This has […]

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 […]

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, […]