Boyle

Effects of literacy instruction on single-word reading (Mandak et al., 2018)

June 5, 2019 by David McNaughton

Mandak et al. completed a systematic review to investigate the effects of instruction on single-word reading for individuals who use AAC.

Using digital texts in interactive reading activities (Boyle et al, 2017)

October 7, 2017 by David McNaughton

Boyle et al describe the results of a pilot study intervention using digital texts including VSDs and T2L features with children with language delays in an inclusive preschool setting.

2017 RERC on AAC Think Tank

May 18, 2017 by David McNaughton

The Doctoral Student AAC Research Think Tank was held at Penn State University from May 16 – May 18, 2017.

Effects of “Transition to Literacy” software on sight word recognition skills … (Boyle et al., 2017)

April 10, 2017 by David McNaughton

Suz Boyle and Ashley McCoy presented on the effects of T2L software at CEC in Boston.

Alternative access for persons with physical disabilities (Koester et al, 2025)

This paper addresses two main questions: “How well do existing alternative access methods meet users’ needs? And what is the best way to choose the “right” access method(s) for a given individual?”

Koester, H., Koch Fager, S., Gormley, J., Jakobs, E., Johnsen, K., & Brumberg, J. (2025). Supporting effective alternative access for individuals with physical disabilities: state of the science, emerging technologies, and future research directions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2025.2499676

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Effects of literacy instruction on single-word reading (Mandak et al., 2018)

Using digital texts in interactive reading activities (Boyle et al, 2017)

2017 RERC on AAC Think Tank

Effects of “Transition to Literacy” software on sight word recognition skills … (Boyle et al., 2017)

Recent Publications and Presentation

Alternative access for persons with physical disabilities (Koester et al, 2025)

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