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Bibliography: Literacy and AAC, Literacy and Disability

The following is a list of articles that we have found instructive about Literacy and AAC:

(Please note that this is not a comprehensive list.)

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Bedrosian, J., Lasker, J., Speidel, K., and Polisch, A. (2003). Enhancing the written narrative skills of an AAC student with autism: Evidence-based research issues. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 305-324.

Bird, J., Bishop, D.V.M. & Freeman, N. (1995). Phonological awareness and literacy development in children with expressive phonological impairments. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 38, 446-462.

Bishop, K., Rankin, J., & Mirenda, P. (1984). Impact of graphic symbol use on reading acquisition. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 10, 113-125.

Bishop, DVM., & Robson, J. (1989). Unimpaired short term memory and rhyme judgement in congenitally speechless individuals. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 41A(1), 123-140.

Blackstone, S. (1989, Jan) ACN's guidelines for teaching literacy skills. Augmentative Communication News

Blischak, Doreen M. (1994).Phonological awareness: Implications for individuals with little or no functional speech. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 10, 245-254.

Blischak, Doreen M. (1995). Thomas the writer: Case study of a child with severe physical, speech and visual impairments. Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools. 26 (1), 11-20.

Blischak, D. & Schlosser, R. (2003). Use of technology to support independent spelling by students with autism. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 293-304.

Block, J.D. (1978). Teaching reading and writing skills to a teenaged spastic cerebral palsied person: A long-term case study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 46, 31-41.

Blockberger, S. (2005). Continuous Improvement: Promoting Literacy Instruction for AAC users in inclusive educational environments. Figuratively Speaking, The National Newsletter of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Number 26, 4-5.

Bochner, S., Outhred, L., and Pieterse, M. (2001). A study of functional literacy skills in young adults with down syndrome. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 48(1), 67-89.

Browning, N. (2002). Literacy of children with physical disabilities: A literature review. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 176-182.

Cunningham, J., Erickson, K., Spadorcia, S., Koppenhaver, D., Cunningham, P. Yoder, D., and McKenna, M. (1999). Assessing decoding from an onset-rime perspective. JLR 31(4), 391-414.

Dahlgren Sandberg, A. (2001). Reading and spelling, phonological awareness, and working memory in children with severe speech impairments: A longitudinal study. Augmentative and A!ternative Communication, 17, 11-26.

Dahlgren Sandberg, A. & Hjelmquist, E. (1996a).Phonological awareness and literacy in nonspeaking preschool children with cerebral palsy. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 12, 138-153.

Dahlgren Sandberg, A (2002). Reading and spelling abilities in nonvocal children with CP during a six year period. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Dahlgren Sandberg, A. & Hjelmquist, E. (1997). Language and Literacy in nonvocal children with CP. Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 9, 107-133.

Dorman, C. (1987) Verbal, perceptual and intellectual factors associated with reading achievement in adolescents with CP. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 64, 671-678.

Dyson, A. (1990). Weaving possibilities: Rethinking metaphors for early lieteracy development. The Reading Teacher 44(3), 202-213.

Erickson, Karen A. (2000). All children are ready to learn: An emergent versus readiness perspective in early literacy assessment. Seminars in Speech and Language, 2! (3), 193-203.

Erickson, Karen A. & Koppenhaver, David, A. (1995). Developing a literacy program for children with severe disabilities. Reading Teacher, 48, 676-684.

Erickson, K. (2002). The Adolescent Literacy Learning Link: An Alternative Teaching Model. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Erickson, Karen A. & Koppenhaver, David, A. (1998).Using the “Write Talknology" with Patrick. Teaching Exceptional Children, September/October, 58-64.

Fallan, K., Light, J., McNaughton, D., & Hammer, C. (2004). The effects of direct instruction on the single-word reading skills of children who require augmentative and alternative communication. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 47(6), 1424-1439.

Farrall, J. (2002). Interactive Storytime: Including All Students in Guided Reading. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Ferreira, J., Ronnberg, J. & Gusafson, S. (2002). Compot-computerised phonological training promoting !iteracv among children with CP. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Foley, B. (1993)The development of literacy in individuals with severe congenital speech and motor impairments. Topics in Language Disorders, 13(2), 16-32.

Foley, B. & Staples, A. (2003). Developing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and literacy interventions in a supported employment setting. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 325-343.

Foorman, B. & Torgeson, J. (2001). Critical elements of classroom and small-group instruction promote reading success in all children. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 16(4), 203-212.

Fuchs, D. Fuchs, L., Thompson, A. Al Otaiba, S., Yen, L. Yang, N., Braun, M. and O'connor, R. Exploring the importance of reading programs for kindergartners with disabilities in mainstream classrooms. Exceptional Children, 68(3), 295-311

lacono, T. (2002). Web-based Materials for Reading Assessment and Intervention. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

lacono, T. & Cupples, L. (2004). Assessment of phonemic awareness and wod reading skills of people with complex communication needs. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 47(2), 437-449.

Justice, L. & Kaderavek, J. (2002). Using Shared storybook reading to promote emergent literacy. Teaching Exceptional Children, March/April, 9-13.

Kaderavek, J. & Rabidoux, P. (2004). Interactive to independent literacy: A model for designing literacy goals for children with atypical communication. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 20, 237-260.

Katims, D. (1991) Emergent literacy in early childhood special education: Curriculum and instruction. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education ,11(1) 69-84

King-DeBaun, P. (2002). Autism, ACC and Emergent Literacy: Tools that Work! Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Klenk, Laura. (1994). Case study in reading disability: An emergent literacy perspective. Learning Disability Quarterly, 17(1), 33-56.

Koppenhaver, D. (2000). Literacy in AAC: What should be written on the envelope we push? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 16 (4), 270-279.

Koppenhaver, D. Coleman, P. Kalman, S. & Yoder, D. (1991). The implications of emergent literacy research for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 1(1), 38-44.

Koppenhaver, David, A, Erickson, Karen, A., Harris, B., McLellan J., Skotko, B., Newton, R.A. (2001). Storybook-based Communication Intervention for Girls with Rett Syndrome and their Mothers. International Journal on Disability and Rehabilitation, 23, 149-159.

Koppenhaver, D. & Erickson, K. (2003). Natural emergent literacy supports for preschoolers with autism and severe communication impairments. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 283-292.

Koppenhaver, David, A. & Pierce, P.L. Written Language Development Research in AAC. Paper for the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research Symposium, 1994.

Koppenhaver, D., Spadorcia, S. & Erickson, K. (1998). How do we provide inclusive early literacy instruction for children with disabilities? In S. B. Neuman & K.A. Roskos (Eds.) Children Achieving: Best practices in early literacy (pp. 77-97) Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Koppenhaver, D. & Yoder, D. (1993). Classroom literacy instruction for children with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI): What is and what ought to be. Topics in Language Disorders, 13(2), 1-15.

Light, J., Binger, C. & Kelford Smith, A. (1994). Story reading interactions between preschoolers who use AAC and their mothers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 10 (4), 255-268.

Light, J. & Kelford Smith, A. (1993). Home literacy experiences of preschoolers who use AAC systems and of their nondisabled peers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 9, 10-25.

Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (1993) Literacy and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): The expectations and priorities of parents and teachers. Topics in Language Disorders 13(2), 33-46.

McCall, S. & McLinden, M. (2001). Literacy and children who are blind and who have additional disabilities – the challenges for teachers and researchers. International Journal of Disability, Development, and Education, 48(4), 355-375.

McNaughton, S. (1993). Graphic representational systems and literacy learning. Topics in Language Disorders, 13(2), 58-75.

Marvin, C. (1994). Home literacy experiences of preschool children with single and multiple disabilities. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 4, 436-454.

Millar, D., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2004). The effect of direct instruction and writers workshop on the early writing skills of children who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 164-178.

Miller, Judith C. (1994). Early education special education: Communication delay and literacy. Day Care & Early Education, 22 (1), 40-42.

Mirenda, P. (2003). “He’s not really a reader…”: Perspectives on supporting literacy development in individuals with autism. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(4), 271-282.

Mandel Morrow, Lesley. (1990). Preparing the classroom environment to promote literacy during play. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 5, 537-554.

Moni, K. & Jobling, A. (2001). Reading-related literacy learning of young adults with down syndrome: Findings from a three year teaching and research program. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 48(4), 377-393.

Morris, R. and Raghavendra, P. (2002). Comparison of Feedback Conditions for Spelling Instruction in AAC. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Olsen, RK, Foltz, G & Wise, B. (1986) Reading instruction and remediation with the aid of computer speech. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers, 18, 93-99.

Oxley, J., Civils, C. & Williams, M. (2002). Using Speech Synthesis to Promote Active Participation in Literacy Education. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Phillips, G & McNaughton, S. (1990) The practice of story book reading to preschool children in mainstream New Zealand families. Reading Research Quarterly, 25, 196-212.

Pierce, P. & McWilliams, P.J. (1993). Emerging literacy and children with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI): Issues and possible intervention strategies. Topics in Language Disorders, 13(2), 47-57.

Rankin, J.L. Harwood, K., & Mirenda, P. (1984). Influence of graphic symbol use on reading comprehension. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 10, 269-281.

Reitsma, P. (1988). Reading practice for beginners: Effects of guided reading, reading-while-listening, and independent reading with computer-based speech feedback. Reading Research Quarterly 23(2), 219-235.

Reitsma, P. (1988). Reading practice for beginners: Effects of guided reading, reading-while-listening, and independent reading with computer-based speech feedback. Reading Research Quarterly 23(2), 219-235.

Smith, M.M. (1992). Reading abilities of nonspeaking students: Two case studies. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 8, 57-66.

Smith, M.M. (2001). Simply a Speech Impairment? Literacy challenges for individuals with severe congenital speech impairments. International Journal Of Disability 48(4), 331-353.

Steelman, J., Pierce, P. & Koppenhaver, D. (1993). The role of computers in promoting literacy in children with severe speech and physical impairments. Topics in Language Disorders, 13(2),76-88.

Sturm, J. (2002). Literacy Instructional Practices of General Education: Implications for. AAC Users. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Sturm, J. (2002). Supporting. Personal Experiences and Topic Choice in Literacy Activities. Paper presented at the ISAAC Biennial Conference, Denmark.

Sturm, J.& Clendon, S. (2004). Augmentative and alternative communication, language, and literacy: Fostering the relationship. Topics in Language Disorders, 24(1), 76-91.

Vandervelden, M. & Siegal, L. (1999). Phonological processing and literacy in AAC users and students with motor speech impairments. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 15 (3), 191-211.

 

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