Clinical ReferenceHandout

Supporting Literacy Development in AAC Users

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AACLanguage DevelopmentLiteracy

References:

  • Beukelman, D., & Light, J. (2020). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs.
  • Copeland, S. R., & Keefe, E. B. (Eds.). (2018). Effective literacy instruction for learners with complex support needs. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
  • Light, J. C., & Kent-Walsh, J. (2003). Fostering emergent literacy for children who require AAC. The ASHA Leader, 8(10), 4-29.
Literacy, the ability to read and write, is an essential skill for academic success in individuals with disabilities especially those utilizing AAC as a primary means of communication. This resource summarizes how to support AAC users in early literacy development.
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