"I have something to tell you,"

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    The augmentative and alternative communication project.
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    Thesis advisor: Larson, Meg
    Committee member: Ferraro, Meghan
    Committee member: Gustavus, Brandy
    Degree granting institution: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    Degree granting institution: Clarion University of Pennsylvania
    Department: Nursing
    Date Created
    2019
    Date Issued
    2019
    Abstract
    A social-learning group was used to train caregivers of school-age augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. Training was aimed at the caregiver of emergent AAC users and occurred in the home and community settings using a modeling strategy. Instruction was primarily delivered in three 15-minute training sessions using Facebook. In addition to social media instruction, the caregiver-child teams met with other participants to practice and implement newly learned skills during community activities. Meetings were approximately 1-hour in length and included coaching and feedback. A single subject AB design was used to evaluate the effects of community instruction on caregiver AAC modeling. Frequency of caregiver modeling is the dependent variable measured by direct observation. Module development utilized behavior skills training techniques consisting of (a) instruction (b) modeling (c) practice (d) feedback and coaching in the community setting.
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    Barrett, L. (2019). "I have something to tell you,": The augmentative and alternative communication project. Edinboro and Clarion Universities of Pennsylvania. Accessed from Pennsylvania Western University Archives.
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