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Publications
Journal Articles
2013
Higginbotham, D. J., & Engelke, C. R. (2013). A primer for doing talk-in-interaction research in augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 29, 3-19. (abstract)
Books and Book Chapters
0000
McNaughton, D., & Light, J. (2013). The iPad and Mobile Technology Revolution: Benefits and Challenges for Individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 29, 107-116.
2008
Drager, K.D.R., Light, J.C., & Finke, E.H. (2008). Using AAC technologies to build social interaction with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In P. Mirenda, & T. Iacono (Eds.) Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing (Link)
2009
Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Schmerbauch, Weissling, K., & Hux, K. (in press). Compensation for severe, chronic aphasia using augmentative and alternative communication. In S. Chabon & E. Cohn (Eds.), Communication Disorders: A Case Based Approach. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2009). Accessible Literacy Learning: Evidence-based reading instruction for individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. San Diego, CA: Mayer Johnson. (Link)
Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2009). Meeting the demands of the curriculum for conventional and advanced readers and writers who require AAC. In G. Soto & C. Zangari (Eds.). Practically speaking: Language, literacy, and academic development for students with AAC needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. (Link)
Beukelman, D., Nordness, A., & Yorkston, K. (2009). Dysarthria and traumatic brain injury. In K. Hux (Ed.). Assisting survivors of traumatic brain injury, 2nd Edition. Austin, TX: Pro-ed. (Link)
Fager, S. & Karantounis, R. (2009). AAC assessment and intervention in TBI. In K. Hux (Ed.). Assisting survivors of traumatic brain injury, 2nd Edition. Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
2010
Higginbotham, D.J. (2010). Humanizing vox artificialis : the role of speech synthesis in augmentative and alternative communication. In J. Mullennix and S. Stern (eds.), Computer synthesized speech technologies: tools for aiding impairment, Hershey: Medical Information Science Reference. (link)
McNaughton, D.B. & Beukelman, D.R. (Eds.). (2010). Transition strategies for adolescents and young adults who use AAC. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing (link)
2013
King, J., Simmons-Mackie, N. & Beukelman, D. (2013). Living with aphasia. In N. Simons-Mackie, J. King, & D. Beukelman (Eds.). Communication support for people with aphasia. (pp. 1-10) Baltimore, MD. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
Beukelman, D., Taylor, S., & Ullman, C. (2013). Digital image capture and management. In N. Simons-Mackie, J. King, & D. Beukelman (Eds.). Communication support for people with aphasia. (pp. 236-336) Baltimore, MD. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2013). Literacy interventions for individuals with complex communication needs. In D. Beukelman & P. Mirenda (Eds.) Augmentative and Alternative Communication. p.309-351. Baltimore, MD: Brookes
Newsletter Articles
2008
Kennedy, P. (2008). AAC and All That Jazz: A conference and a continuing effort. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. (Full text, online)
Kennedy, P. (Summer, 2008). AAC and All That Jazz: Not just another conference. SPEAKUP, 6-7. (Full text, online).
Kennedy, P. (2008). AAC-Search Engine: Research without the lab. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 18, 14. (Full text, online)
Kennedy, P. (2008). Next time, I'll be ready. Augmentative Communication News,19, 4-5. (Full text).
2009
McNaughton, D. & Light, J. (2009). Literacy program produces exciting results for children who struggle with speech. Exceptional Parent. (Full text, pdf).
Golinker, L. (2009). Speech generating device funding for children. Exceptional Parent. (Full text, pdf).
Link to previous AAC-RERC (2003-2008) Publications
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