Communication partner instruction in AAC: Present practices and future directions

    Authors

    J. Kent-Walsh;D. McNaughton

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Augment. Altern. Commun.

    Keywords

    augmentative and alternative communication; communication partners; facilitators; instruction; training; STRATEGY; STUDENTS; Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology; Rehabilitation

    Abstract

    The success of communicative interaction is dependent on the communication skills of each individual participating in the exchange. Accordingly, in the case of an interaction involving an individual using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the success of the interaction depends not only on the skills of this individual, but also on those of the communication partner. Current literature indicates that communication partner instruction is a critical intervention component. Furthermore, there is evidence that, with instruction, communication partners can learn to use facilitative interaction skills and strategies to better support the communication of individuals using AAC. To date, however, little attention has been paid to the most effective and efficient instructional methods for communication partner intervention programs. Therefore, in this paper, we propose an eight-step strategic model for use in communication partner instruction programs, and identify future research directions related to this model.

    Journal Title

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Volume

    21

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    195

    Last Page

    204

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000235531600003

    ISSN

    0743-4618

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