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Why Language Development Matters in AAC

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Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast

Course Title: Literacy Development for AAC Users


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Learning Objectives:

  1. List three reasons to use a developmental model in planning AAC intervention for children
  2. Describe aspects of a developmental language framework when planning AAC intervention 
  3. Describe the benefits of ensuring access to both core and fringe vocabulary for aided communicators



References & Resources:


Binger, C., Harrington, N., & Kent-Walsh, J. (2024). Applying a developmental model to preliterate aided language learning. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 33(1), 33–50. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00098


Binger, C., Magallanes, P., Miguel, V. S., Harrington, N., & Hahs-Vaughn, D. (2024). How toddlers use core and fringe vocabulary: What’s in an utterance? American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 33(4), 1718–1747. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_ajslp-23-00366