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‘Getting your wheel in the door’: successful full-time employment experiences of individuals with cerebral palsy who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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Pages 59-76 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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Stephanie Lackey, Glenda Watson Hyatt, Beata Batorowicz, Sydney van Engelen, Shuangxi Li, Shane Pinder & T. Claire Davies. (2023) Barriers and facilitators to accommodations in the workplace for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): a systematic review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 39:3, pages 181-197.
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Jolene Hyppa-Martin, Mo Chen, Emily Janka & Natalie Halverson. (2021) Effect of partner reauditorization on young adults’ attitudes toward a child who communicated using nonelectronic augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 37:2, pages 141-153.
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Jacquie Ripat, Michèle Verdonck, Carly Gacek & Shelly McNicol. (2019) A qualitative metasynthesis of the meaning of speech-generating devices for people with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 35:2, pages 69-79.
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Janice Light, David McNaughton, David Beukelman, Susan Koch Fager, Melanie Fried-Oken, Thomas Jakobs & Erik Jakobs. (2019) Challenges and opportunities in augmentative and alternative communication: Research and technology development to enhance communication and participation for individuals with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 35:1, pages 1-12.
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Beata Batorowicz, Gillian King, Freda Vane, Madhu Pinto & Parimala Raghavendra. (2017) Exploring validation of a graphic symbol questionnaire to measure participation experiences of youth in activity settings. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 33:2, pages 97-109.
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Stuart A. Read, Thomas A. Morton & Michelle K. Ryan. (2015) Negotiating identity: a qualitative analysis of stigma and support seeking for individuals with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation 37:13, pages 1162-1169.
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Janice Light & David Mcnaughton. (2015) Designing AAC Research and Intervention to Improve Outcomes for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 31:2, pages 85-96.
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Jae Ri Kim, Young Tae Kim, Hyun Jung Lee & Eun Hye Park. (2015) Influence of message error type on Korean adults' attitudes toward an individual who uses augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 31:2, pages 159-169.
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Elizabeth R. Oommen & John W. McCarthy. (2015) Simultaneous Natural Speech and AAC Interventions for Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Lessons from a Speech-Language Pathologist Focus Group. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 31:1, pages 63-76.
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Kim Adams & Al Cook. (2014) Access to hands-on mathematics measurement activities using robots controlled via speech generating devices: three case studies. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 9:4, pages 286-298.
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Liora Ballin, Susan Balandin & Roger J. Stancliffe. (2013) The speech generating device (SGD) mentoring programme: an evaluation by participants. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 8:3, pages 195-203.
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Janice Light & David McNaughton. (2012) The Changing Face of Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Past, Present, and Future Challenges. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 28:4, pages 197-204.
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Barbara Collier, Sarah W. Blackstone & Andrew Taylor. (2012) Communication Access to Businesses and Organizations for People with Complex Communication Needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 28:4, pages 205-218.
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Susan Balandin. (2011) Participation by adults with lifelong disability: More than a trip to the bowling alley. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 13:3, pages 207-217.
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John W. McCarthy, Lacey M. Donofrio-Horwitz & Laura M. D. Smucker. (2010) The Effects of Reading Personal Narratives Written by an Individual Who Uses AAC on the Attitudes of Pre-Professionals in Business. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 26:2, pages 61-74.
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David Trembath, Susan Balandin, Roger J. Stancliffe & Leanne Togher. (2010) “Communication is Everything:” The Experiences of Volunteers who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 26:2, pages 75-86.
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Barbara Collier, Donna Mcghie-Richmond & Hazel Self. (2010) Exploring Communication Assistants as an Option for Increasing Communication Access to Communities for People who use Augmentative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 26:1, pages 48-59.
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David Trembath, Susan Balandin, Leanne Togher & Roger J. Stancliffe. (2010) The experiences of adults with complex communication needs who volunteer. Disability and Rehabilitation 32:11, pages 885-898.
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Liora Ballin, Susan Balandin, Leanne Togher & Roger J. Stancliffe. (2009) Learning to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): Is there a mentoring role for adults experienced in using AAC?. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 34:1, pages 89-91.
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Bronwyn Hemsley, Susan Balandin & Leanne Togher. (2008) ‘I've Got Something to Say’: Interaction in a Focus Group of Adults with Cerebral Palsy and Complex Communication Needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 24:2, pages 110-122.
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John Dattilo, Gus Estrella, Laura J. Estrella, Janice Light, David McNaughton & Meagan Seabury. (2008) “I have chosen to live life abundantly”: Perceptions of leisure by adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 24:1, pages 16-28.
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David Mcnaughton & Diane Nelson Bryen. (2007) AAC technologies to enhance participation and access to meaningful societal roles for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities who require AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:3, pages 217-229.
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Sarah W. Blackstone, Michael B. Williams & David P. Wilkins. (2007) Key principles underlying research and practice in AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:3, pages 191-203.
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Janice Light, Rebecca Page, Jennifer Curran & Laura Pitkin. (2007) Children's ideas for the design of AAC assistive technologies for young children with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:4, pages 274-287.
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Diane Nelson Bryen, Blyden B. Potts & Allison C. Carey. (2007) So you want to work? What employers say about job skills, recruitment and hiring employees who rely on AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:2, pages 126-139.
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Janice Light, David McNaughton, Carole Krezman, Michael Williams, Maija Gulens, Alix Galskoy & Marleah Umpleby. (2007) The AAC Mentor Project: Web-based instruction in sociorelational skills and collaborative problem solving for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:1, pages 56-75.
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John McCarthy, John McCarthy, Janice Light & David McNaughton. (2007) The effects of internet-based instruction on the social problem solving of young adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 23:2, pages 100-112.
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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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Shelley K. Lund & Janice Light. (2006) Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Part I – what is a “good” outcome?. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 22:4, pages 284-299.
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Bruce Hamm & Pat Mirenda. (2006) Post-school quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 22:2, pages 134-147.
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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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John McCarthy & Janice Light. (2005) Attitudes toward Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Research Review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21:1, pages 41-55.
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KEVIN COHEN, DIANE BRYEN & ALLISON CAREY. (2003) Augmentative Communication Employment Training and Supports (ACETS). Augmentative and Alternative Communication 19:3, pages 199-206.
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David McNaughton & Diane Nelson Bryen. (2002) Enhancing Participation in Employment Through AAC Technologies. Assistive Technology 14:1, pages 58-70.
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