AAC outcomes for children and adults with severe disabilities: When seeing is believing
Abstract
This paper highlights several issues related to the concept of efficacy, particularly with respect to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) outcomes for children and youths with severe disabilities. The author recounts examples of his past and present research interests, using these to operationalize constructs such as treatment efficiency and interaction effects. The pitfalls of naturalistic research are discussed, along with some specific protocols and considerations that may be helpful in appraising AAC outcomes without compromising validity.
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Journal Title
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1080/07434619912331278525
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Calculator, S. (1999). AAC outcomes for children and adults with severe disabilities: When seeing is believing. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 15, 4-12.
Rights
Copyright © 1999 by ISAAC