References for the AT Research cited

This is an alphabetical list of all the studies that are mentioned in the above sections.

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Binger, C., Kent-Walsh, J., Ewing, C., & Taylor, S. (2010). Teaching educational assistants to facilitate the multi-symbol message productions of young students who require AAC. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 19, 108–120.

Blankenship, T.L., Ayers, K. M., & Langone, J.  (2005).  Effects of computer-based cognitive mapping on reading comprehension for students with emotional behavior disorders. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20, 2, 15-23.

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Brady, N. (2000). Improved comprehension of object names following voice output communication aid use: Two case studies. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 16, 197-204.

Browder, D. M., Wood, L., Thompson, J., Ribuffo, C., (2014). Innovation Configuration: Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Severe Disabilities. CEEDAR Document No. IC-3, pp. 36-38

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Calculator, S. N., & Black, T. (2009). Validation of an inventory of best practices in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication services to students with severe disabilities in general education classrooms. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 18, 329-342.

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Coleman, M.B., Carter, A., & Kildare, L. (2011). How fast is too fast? Determining the speech rate for text-to-speech software. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn.

Cook, A. M., Adams, K., Volden, J., Harbottle, N., & Harbottle, C. (2011). Using lego robots to estimate cognitive ability in children who have severe physical disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(4), 338-346.

Cullen, J.  Alber-Morgan, M., & Shelia, R.  (2015). Technology Mediated Self-Prompting of Daily Living Skills for Adolescents and Adults with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 50(1), 43–55

Cullen, J., Richards, S. B., & Lawless-Frank, C. (2008). Using Software to Enhance the Writing Skills of Students with Special Needs. Journal of Special Education Technology, 23(2), 33-43.

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Dada, S., & Alant, E. (2009). The effect of aided language stimulation on vocabulary acquisition in children with little or no functional speech. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 18, 50-64. doi:10.1044/1058-0360(2008/07-0018)

Daniel, D.B. & Woody, W.D. (2010). They hear, but do not listen: Retention for podcasted material in a classroom context, Teaching of Psychology, 37(3), 199-203, DOI: 10.1080/00986283.2010.488542

Davies, D. K., Stock, S. E., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2002a). Enhancing independent time-manage ment skills of individuals with mental retardation using a palmtop personal computer. Mental Retardation, 40, 358-365.

DeLaPaz, S.  (1999). Composing via dictation and speech recognition systems: Compensatory technology for students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Quarterly 22(3), 173-182

Edmonds, M.S., Vaughn, S., Wexler, J., Reutebuch, C., Cable, A., Tacket, K., & Schnakenberg, J.W. (2009). A synthesis of reading interventions and effects on reading comprehension outcomes for older struggling readers. Review of Educational Research, 79, 262-300.

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Englert, C.S., Wu, X., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Cognitive tools for writing: Scaffolding the performance of student through technology. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice 20(3), 184-198.

Erickson, K., Hanser, G., Hatch, P., & Sanders, E., (2009). Research-Based Practices for Creating Access to the General Curriculum in Reading and Literacy for Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities. Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Erickson, K. A., Hatch, P., & Clendon, S. (2010). Literacy, assistive technology, and students with significant disabilities. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42(5), 1-16.

Fennema-Jansen, S.A. (2004). Measuring AT outcomes using the Student Performance Profile; Analysis and recommendations. Proceedings of the RESNA 27th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy.

Gajria, M., Jitendra, A.K., Sood, S., & Sacks, G. (2007). Improving comprehension of expository text in student with LD: A research synthesis. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 40(3), 210-225.

Gonzalez-Ledo, M., Barbetta, P.M., Unzueta, C. (2015). The Effects of Computer Graphic Organizers on the Narrative Writing of Elementary School Students with Specific Learning Disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology, 30(1), 29-42.

Gruner, S., Ostberg, P., & Hedenious, M. (2107). The compensatory effect of text-to-speech on reading comprehension and reading rate in Swedish schoolchildren with reading disability. Journal of Special Education Technology

Gustafson, G. E. (1984). Effects of the ability to loco­mote on infants’ social and exploratory behaviors: An experimental study. Developmental Psychology, 20, 397-405.

Hall, T. and Strangman, N, Graphic organizers, National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum, Wakefield, 2002.

Hansen, L., (2008). Evidence and outcomes for power mobility interventions with young children. CASEmakers: Sources of Information About Early Childhood and Family Support Practices, 4(1), 1-5.

Hatch, P. (2009). The effects of daily reading opportunities and teacher experience on adolescents with moderate to severe intellectual disability. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hemmingsson, H., Lidstrom, H., & Nygard, L. (2009). Use of assistive technology devices in mainstream schools:  Students’ perspective. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 463-472.

Hetzroni, O.E. & Schreiber, B. (2004). Word processing as an assistive technology tool for enhancing academic outcomes for students with writing disabilities in the general classroom. Journal of Learning Disabilities 37(2). 143-154.

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Horner, R. H., Carr, E. G., Halle, J., McGee, G., Odom, S., & Wolery, M. (2005). The use of single-subject research to identify evidence-based practice in special education. Exceptional Children, 71, 165-179. doi:10.1177/001440290507100203

Johnston, S. & Evans, J. (2005). Considering response efficiency as a strategy to prevent assistive technology abandonment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20(3), 45-50.

Jones, M. A., McEwen, I. R., & Hansen, L. (2003). Use of power mobility for a young child with spinal muscular atrophy. Physical Therapy, 83, 253-262.

Kangas, K. M. (1997). Clinical assessment and training strategies for the child’s mastery of independent powered mobility. In J. Furumasu (Ed.), Pediatric powered mobility: Developmental perspectives, tech­nical issues, clinical approaches (pp. 33-47). Arling­ton, VA: RESNA/Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.

Keefe, E. B., & Copeland, S. R. (2011). What is literacy? The power of a definition. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 36 (3-4), 92–99.

Kelly, S. (2009). Use of AT by Students with VI: Findings from a National Study. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 103(8), 470-480.

Kelly, S.  & Smith, D., (2011). Impact of AT on Educational Performance of Students with Visual Impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 105(2), 73-83.

Kent-Walsh, J., & Binger, C., (2013). Fundamentals of the ImPAACT Program. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. April, 2013, 51-61 downloaded November 2016  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260124160_Fundamentals_of_the_ImPAACT_Program

Kent-Walsh, J., Binger, C., & Hasham, Z. (2010). Effects of parent instruction on the symbolic communication of children using AAC during storybook reading. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 19, 97–107.

Kent-Walsh, J., & McNaughton, D. (2005). Communication partner instruction in AAC: Present practices and future directions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 195–204.

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