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Teaching Functional Communication Skills Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Inclusive Settings

Susan S. Johnston

University of Utah, Johnst..s{at}ed.utah.edu

Andrea P. McDonnell

University of Utah

Catherine Nelson

University of Utah

Angie Magnavito

Three preschool-aged children with disabilities were taught functional communication behaviors using select augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Acquisition of AAC behaviors resulted from an intervention strategy that included creating communicative opportunities, providing a peer or teacher model of the behavior, prompting the behavior, and providing access to natural consequences for appropriate responses. Interventions occurred in inclusive preschool classrooms. The intervention strategy was effective in teaching functional communication behaviors using AAC for all three participants. Survey data on the acceptability of the intervention to preschool staff, and ecobehavioral data examining the impact of the intervention on child participation and use of symbolic communication are also discussed.

Journal of Early Intervention, Vol. 25, No. 4, 263-280 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/105381510302500403
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