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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Peer-Mediated Teaching and Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Preschool-Aged Children with Autism
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Trembath, David; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two communication interventions for preschool-aged children with autism. Method: Six typically developing peers were taught to implement peer-mediated naturalistic teaching, with and without a speech generating device (SGD), during play sessions with 3 classmates with autism in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Peer Teaching
Learning to Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Is There a Mentoring Role for Adults Experienced in Using AAC?
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Ballin, Liora; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including speech generating devices (SGDs), offer people with complex communication needs the potential for improved communication and participation in society. Despite rapid and ongoing development in AAC technology, its potential is not being fully realised. The number of people with complex…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Mentors, Adults, Expertise
Volunteering amongst Persons Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Trembath, David; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Volunteering is a common activity amongst adults without disability, resulting in benefits for individuals, organisations, and societies at large. In an attempt to increase community participation, people with lifelong disability who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems (e.g., speech generating devices or communication…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Social Networks
Professionals' Views on the Roles and Needs of Family Carers of Adults with Cerebral Palsy and Complex Communication Needs in Hospital
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Hemsley, Bronwyn; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: The aim of this study was to explore the views of hospital and disability service staff on the roles and needs of family carers of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and complex communication needs (CCN) in hospital. Method: We conducted a focus group with six hospital and disability service staff, analysed the content themes of the group…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Allied Health Personnel, Attitudes
Vocabulary Selection for Australian Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Trembath, David; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems are commonly used to support children with complex communication needs in Australian preschools. However, such systems will only be effective if they contain words and messages that adequately meet these children's communication needs. The aim of this study was to identify the…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Preschool Children, Foreign Countries