This ASHA 2016 poster reviewed research on factors that contribute to effectively develop system displays that minimize visual processing demands so that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can efficiently use AAC interventions.
Faculty Research
Penn State faculty in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and in Special Education, are involved in a wide variety of AAC research. Recent publications are listed in chronological order below.
Grid displays to literacy: Effect of dynamic text on word reading for individuals with ASD — Presentation
Literacy skills are essential to positive outcomes in education, employment, participation and community living. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of app features grounded in the state of the science in visual cognitive processing, literacy instruction, and instructional design (Light et al., 2014), as a component in the bridge from picture-based AAC systems to literacy.
Engaging adolescent learners with ASD & CCN in literacy instruction: Effects of adapted instruction — Presentation
No single intervention will have as dramatic effect on a student’s future as a solid foundation in literacy. It is critical that literacy expectations change for adolescents with ASD & CCN, and that these individuals are provided with quality adapted literacy instruction to maximize their participation and communication in an increasingly text-based society.
Evidence-based intervention & apps to improve literacy outcomes for children with autism who require AAC — Presentation
This ASHA 2016 presentation reviewed evidence-based intervention (including apps) to support the literacy development of children with autism spectrum disorders who have complex communication needs and require AAC.
Designing evidence-based AAC systems for young children to enhance language & communication development — Presentation
This ASHA 2016 session shared results from many research studies to improve the design of AAC apps to increase appeal, reduce learning demands, and support language, literacy, and communication.
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