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High-technology augmentative and alternative communication for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex communication needs: a meta-analysis

Jennifer B. GanzDepartment of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Kristi L. MorinFrank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; View further author information
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Margaret J. FosterMedical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; View further author information
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Kimberly J. VannestDepartment of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; View further author information
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Derya Genç TosunEngelliler Arastirma Enstitusu, Anadolu Universitesi, Eskisehir, Turkey; View further author information
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Emily V. GregoriDepartment of Educational Studies, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; View further author information
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Stephanie L. GerowDepartment of Educational Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USAView further author information
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Pages 224-238 | Received 07 Mar 2017, Accepted 16 Aug 2017, Published online: 19 Sep 2017

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