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A survey of augmentative and alternative communication service provision in Hong Kong

, 2010
A survey was conducted to understand the service provisions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in Hong Kong. The response rates of special pre-school training centers and special schools were 59 and 71, respectively.
Lam, E, Eric Tam, Catherine Lam, Emily Lam, Lorinda Lam, Sin, D, Cecilia Ng, Ng, C, Siu, E, Lam, C, Fong, A, Dorene Sin, Tam, E, Mandy Chui, Lam, L, Chui, M, Elaine Siu, Anita Fong   +17 more
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Gateways to Friendships among Students who use AAC in Mainstream Primary School

Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 2018
This study explores the personal characteristics that influence the establishment of friendships among seven students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and fellow students in primary school.
Jørn Østvik, Borgunn Ytterhus, Susan Balandin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Single‐Nucleus Transcriptomic Atlas of Human Vellus Hair Pilosebaceous Units Reveals Age‐Associated Remodeling

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Human vellus pilosebaceous units (PSUs) remain uncharted. This single‐nucleus atlas reveals coordinated remodeling of the aging PSU niche: reduced bulge stem cell representation with altered regenerative programs, increased representation of a stress‐responsive channel+ epithelial state, enhanced androgen‐responsive sebaceous programs, reduced ...
Ya'nan Li, Zhuoqiong Qiu, Xiaoyu Pan, Geyang Xu, Shanshan Peng, Ronghui Zhu, Qiuyang Luo, Xiaokai Fang, Xu Yao, Wei Li   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Journal of Life Care Planning, 2003
This is the first of a two part series on augmentative and alternative communication (M C) and life care planning. The purpose of this first part is to provide a basic overview of AAC by identifying individuals who may benefit from MC and describing key components of AAC assistive technology ...
openaire   +1 more source

User-Centered Design and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

SAGE Open, 2014
Communication difficulties are among the most frequent characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Lack of communication can have a significant impact on the child’s life.
Margaret Lubas, Jennifer Mitchell, Gianluca De Leo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ADNP‐Related Helsmoortel–Van der Aa Syndrome: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Recommendations for Assessment and Monitoring

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT ADNP‐related Helsmoortel–Van der Aa syndrome (ADNP‐related HVDAS) is a single gene form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) caused by pathogenic sequence variants in the activity‐dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) gene. In addition to ASD, ADNP‐related HVDAS is associated with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and physical health ...
Jarrett Fastman, Ana Kolevzon, Paige Siper, Tess Levy, Jeffrey M. Saland, Yitzchak Frank, Robert Rapaport, Kayla Kupietzky, William E. Bennett Jr, Bruce Gelb, Sandra Bedrosian Sermone, Alexander Kolevzon   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the ICF Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) within the context of augmentative and alternative communication

, 2012
The purpose of this article is to discuss the implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), and the ICF version for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), within the context of augmentative and alternative ...
Granlund, Mats,, Pless, Mia,
core   +1 more source

Effects of AAC interventions on communication and language for young children with complex communication needs

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010
Children with complex communication needs (CCN) who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are at considerable risk in many aspects of their development: (a) functional communication skills, (b) speech development, (c) language ...
Kathryn Drager, Janice Light, David McNaughton   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Consultation: A Scoping Review of Guidance for Organisations Practicing Inclusive Research and Co‐Production With People With Cognitive Disability in the Australian Context

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Participatory approaches such as inclusive research and co‐production are recognised as best practice in disability research and service design. These approaches promote inclusion and improve the relevance, quality, and impact of research and services.
Jacinta Oakley, Em Bould, Natasha Layton
wiley   +1 more source

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): The Need for Teacher Guidelines

, 2022
The implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is increasingly gaining the attention of individuals who are identified with verbal communication problems. Interventions based on AAC have been targeted as early as possible toward school readiness for the children.
Nor Siti Rokiah Abdul Razak, Peter, Divya Rose, Low Hui Min   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources