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Original Article

Searching for evidence in augmentative and alternative communication: Navigating a scattered literature

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Pages 233-255 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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Diane Branson & Maryann Demchak. (2009) The Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Methods with Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: A Research Review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 25:4, pages 274-286.
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Vinoth Jagaroo & Krista Wilkinson. (2008) Further Considerations of visual cognitive neuroscience in aided AAC: The potential role of motion perception systems in maximizing design display. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 24:1, pages 29-42.
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Ralf W. Schlosser & Oliver Wendt. (2008) Effects of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention on Speech Production in Children With Autism: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 17:3, pages 212-230.
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Ralf W. Schlosser. (2007) You Found a Review: Now What?. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 16:3, pages 15-17.
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Ann R. Beck. (2007) Discussion for Those New to Evidence-Based Practice. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 16:3, pages 11-12.
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Krista M. Wilkinson & Shannon Hennig. (2007) The state of research and practice in augmentative and alternative communication for children with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 13:1, pages 58-69.
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