Additional Resources

For additional information on early intervention:

• Visit www.aac-rerc.com for the free webcast, "AAC Interventions to Maximize Language Development for Young Children" by Janice Light, Ph.D., and Kathy Drager, Ph.D.

The session will discuss: (1) effective designs for AAC systems to better meet the needs and skills of young children, and (2) effective techniques to implement AAC with young children who have significant communication disabilities (ages 0-3) and their families.  Implications for effective evidence-based practice will be discussed using case studies (supported by videos) to illustrate the effects of these interventions on language and communication development. 

• Click for a downloadable PDF of readings related to early intervention and AAC.

• See below for Recent Publications and Presentations.

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Recent Publications and Presentations

• Drager, K., Light, J., Devlin, C., Millsop, C., & Offitto, J. (2009). Adults With developmental disabilities who require AAC: Improving social interaction. American Speech and Hearing Association.
• 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.

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