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Assistive Technology
The Official Journal of RESNA
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APPLIED RESEARCH

Improving the Design of Augmentative and Alternative Technologies for Young Children

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Pages 17-32 | Published online: 22 Oct 2010

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Shelley K. Lund & Janice Light. (2007) Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Part III – contributing factors. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:4, pages 323-335.
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John McCarthy, John McCarthy, Janice Light, Kathryn Drager, David McNaughton, Laura Grodzicki, Jonathan Jones, Elizabeth Panek & Elizabeth Parkin. (2006) Re-designing scanning to reduce learning demands: The performance of typically developing 2-year-olds. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 22:4, pages 269-283.
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Tracy Rackensperger, Carole Krezman, David Mcnaughton, Michael B. Williams & Karen D'Silva. (2005) “When I First Got It, I Wanted to Throw It Off a Cliff”: The Challenges and Benefits of Learning AAC Technologies as Described by Adults who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21:3, pages 165-186.
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Janice C Light, Kathryn DR Drager & Jessica G Nemser. (2004) Enhancing the Appeal of AAC Technologies for Young Children: Lessons from the Toy Manufacturers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20:3, pages 137-149.
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Janice Light, Kathryn Drager, John McCarthy, Suzanne Mellott, Diane Millar, Craig Parrish, Arielle Parsons, Stacy Rhoads, Maricka Ward & Michelle Welliver. (2004) Performance of Typically Developing Four- and Five-Year-Old Children with AAC Systems using Different Language Organization Techniques. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20:2, pages 63-88.
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