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Autism, Augmentative Communication, and Assistive Technology

Pat Mirenda

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Abstract

This article provides a review of the empirical literature on a number of topics related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as they have been used to support communication and learning in individuals with autism/PDD-NOS. The review is presented in six main topic areas: Assessment, Staff/ Family Training, Supports for Augmented Input, Supports for Augmented Input + Output, Supports for Augmented Output, and Assistive Technology for Communication and Learning. Finally, recommendations for future research are provided.

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This article provides a review of the empirical literature on a number of topics related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as they have been used to support communication and learning in individuals with autism/PDD-NOS. The review is presented in six main topic areas: Assessment, Staff/ Family Training, Supports for Augmented Input, Supports for Augmented Input + Output, Supports for Augmented Output, and Assistive Technology for Communication and Learning. Finally, recommendations for future research are provided.

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This article provides a review of the empirical literature on a number of topics related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as they have been used to support communication and learning in individuals with autism/PDD-NOS. The review is presented in six main topic areas: Assessment, Staff/ Family Training, Supports for Augmented Input, Supports for Augmented Input + Output, Supports for Augmented Output, and Assistive Technology for Communication and Learning. Finally, recommendations for future research are provided.

Key concepts: Augmentative and alternative communication, Autism, Assistive technology, Augmentative, Psychology, Human–computer interaction, Applied psychology, Multimedia

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