Date of Award
Spring 5-2022
Degree Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
School
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Committee Chair
Dr. Steven Cloud
Committee Chair School
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Committee Member 2
Dr. Amanda Mathews
Committee Member 2 School
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Committee Member 3
Mary Schaub
Committee Member 3 School
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Committee Member 4
Sarah Meyers
Abstract
Children with complex communication needs often require augmentative and alternative forms of communication (AAC) to efficiently convey messages across various settings (Barker et al., 2013). Early implementation of AAC devices for this particular population has been proven successful through the improvement of speech production and language development (Topia & Hocking, 2012). Several factors play an important role in a child’s success or abandonment of an AAC device including speech-language pathologist (SLP) expertise, familial support and perceptions, AAC acceptance, and availability of AAC therapeutic services. This survey-based study explored factors related to success of AAC post early intervention programs through a 33 question anonymous parent survey that included a population of 129 with a respondent sample size of 29.
Copyright
Kathryn Roberts
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Kate, "Success Factors of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Post Early Intervention" (2022). Master's Theses. 906.
https://aquila.usm.edu/masters_theses/906