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The Morphology and Syntax of Individuals Who Use AAC: Research Review and Implications for Effective Practice
Binger, C., & Light, J.
(2008).
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24(2), 123-138.
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
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Quality assessments are reproducible
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Description: This a review of peer-reviewed primary research regarding the morphology and syntax of individuals with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI). The majority of studies included individuals with cerebral palsy.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication and who have severe speech and physical impairments.
Intervention/Assessment: Not applicable.
Number of Studies Included: 31
Years Included: 1985 to 2006
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Assessment/Diagnosis
- Assessment Areas
- Speech & Language
- AAC - Grammar skills should be assessed in individuals using augmentative and alternative communication.
- Treatment
- Language
- Speech & Language
- General Findings - A number of interventions used with individuals with language disorders can be adapted for individuals with SSPI (e.g., models, contingent queries, recast expansion, forced choice alternative questions, correction of incorrect form and explanations of grammatical rules).
- AAC - The findings suggest that some individuals using augmentative and alternative communication may have grammar deficits and intervention techniques focusing on grammar may be warranted.
Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Added to Compendium: April 2012