Clinical Reference

Considerations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Adults

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AphasiaBrain InjuryStroke

References:

  • Fried-Oken, M., Beukelman, D. R., & Hux, K. (2012). Current and future AAC research considerations for adults with acquired cognitive and communication impairments. Assistive Technology, 24(1), 56-66.
  • Fried-Oken, M. (2008). Augmentative and alternative communication treatment for persons with primary progressive aphasia. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 17(3), 99-104.
  • McKelvey, M. L., Hux, K., Dietz, A., & Beukelman, D. R. (2010). Impact of personal relevance and contextualization on word-picture matching by people with aphasia.
  • Fried-Oken, M., Howard, J., & Stewart, S. R. (1991). Feedback on AAC intervention from adults who are temporarily unable to speak. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 7(1), 43-50.
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