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The Arts and AAC - Vol. 10 #5 & #6
(December 1997) This issue explores the important role of the arts (music, visual arts, performing arts, literature) in the lives of individuals who have severe speech and/or writing difficulties.
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For Consumers-AAC users and the arts
Clinical News-The arts in intervention
Equipment-Arts and technology in AAC
Exemplary Programs-Very Special Arts
Governmental-National Standards for Arts Education
Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) - Vol. 10 #3 & #4
(August 1997) This issue highlights breakthroughs in speech synthesized and digitized technology, which have opened doors to communication for people around the world.
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For Consumers-Speech output: Seven AAC users
Clinical News: Speech output: Four clinical programs
Governmental-Medicare AACtion: A systems change initiative
University & Research-Speech output: What the research tells us
Language Output and Uptake - Vol. 10 #2
(April 1997) This issue focuses on output (the quantity and quality of communication a child produces in natural contexts) and uptake (the extent to which language forms, in concert with other modes of communication, are understood by a child's caregivers and other communication partners).
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Clinical News-Supporting output and uptake
Signals & Symbols-Graphic, vocal and gestural modes
Play-Non-linguistic mode & intervention context
Speech Output-Synthesized & digitized modes
University & Research-AAC precursors
Language Input and Intake - Vol. 10 #1
(April 1997) The issue informs and challenges the field to pay more attention to the early language learning process, focusing on input (the amount and type of language a child is exposed to overtime in natural contexts) and intake (language the child is able to attach meaning to over time).
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Governmental-The intake's connected to the input
For Consumers-Language-based paradigms for AAC
Clinical News-Language input and intake in AAC
University & Research-Comprehending graphic symbols
Equipment-A tool for assessing comprehension

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