Shelley Chapin presented the results of her systematic review on peer support interventions at the ISAAC conference in Toronto, Canada.
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ISAAC 2016 — Presentations by PSU Faculty and Students
The 17th Biennial ISAAC conference in Toronto, Canada will be August 8 -11, 2016). Penn State faculty and students are looking forward to coming together with everyone!
Improving literacy outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs
Challenge Literacy skills are tremendously important in today’s society; they provide a means to enhance education, improve employment opportunities, develop social relationships, access the Internet, foster personal expression, and provide enjoyable leisure activities. Literacy skills are even more important for individuals who have complex communication needs and have limited speech. Being able to read and […]
Improving Language and Communication Outcomes for Young Children with Complex Communication Needs
Challenge Many children with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other special needs do not develop speech and language skills as expected; they may have limited speech, they may develop speech late, or they may have speech that is difficult to understand. Without access to speech, these children are severely restricted in the […]