Event |
A Research Approach to AAC Solutions for Individuals with Autism |
Type |
Webinar |
Description |
Many people with autism have difficulty with verbal communication (Weitz, Dexter, & Moore, 1997). The level of competence in communication has been found to be a predictor for positive outcomes for individuals with autism (Lord & Paul, 1997). Families and therapists have often turned to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions to attempt to overcome communication deficits (Schlosser, 2007). This session will take a look at what research tells us about the challenges that individuals with autism face in the area of communication. We will explore specific issues such as speech segmentation, repeating words and phrases, pragmatics, hyper-literalism, as well as addressing supported typing and facilitated communication. Communication systems that leverage this research to address these challenges will be identified. |
Start Date/Time |
09-25-2014 3:00pm |
End Date/Time |
09-25-2014 4:00pm |
Time Zone |
EST |
Presenter |
Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence |
Location |
Online |
Details |
CEU Credits |
0.1 |
CRC Credits |
1 |
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