The Evidence Base

This page will give you access to abstracts from some of the research being published to support the use of AAC and best practices for implementation. Let us know when you find studies that can increase our knowledge of how to use and teach AAC. When possible, we will provide links to full articles.

Note: This list is not yet organized by either date or APA format!

1. The Impact of Aided Language Stimulation on Symbol Comprehension and Production in Children With Moderate Cognitive Disabilities

Michael D. Harris, PhD and Joe Reichle http://ajslp.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1774774

2. A Meta-Analysis of Single Case Research Studies on Aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Jennifer B. Ganz Theresa L. Earles-Vollrath Amy K. Heath Richard I. Parker Mandy J. Rispoli Jaime Duran Texas A&M University

http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/152916/AAC%20meta%2007-13-10%20JADD%2010%2033R2.pdf?sequence=1

3. Using Voice Output Devices to Increase Initiations of Young Children With Disabilities Cynthia F. Dicarlo Meher Banajee

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10538151000230030801

4. Effects of a Least-to-Most Prompting Procedure on Multisymbol Message Production in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication