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Reading Comprehension in AAC
The ASHA Leader, a publication of the American Speech and Hearing Assocation, posts its articles for the public. This article provides specific information regarding reading and listening comprehension instruction for school-aged students with complex communication needs.
Toward Positive Literacy Outcomes for Students with Significant Developmental Disabilities
This research article is published by the Assistive Technology Industry Association in its peer-reviewed journal, Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits. The article reports on an investigation of the impact of the MEville to WEville Early Literacy and Communication Instructional Program.
ISAAC 2006 Conference Handouts
Karen Erickson, David Koppenhaver, and Penny Hatch presentated a preconference session titled
Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Older Students with Complex Communication Needs. Handouts for that presentation can be downloaded here.
Preconference Handouts.
Stefanie Sachse (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg) and Karen Erickson presented a paper during the main conference titled Reading Instruction in German: What Can We Learn From English Research? A formal paper on the topic will soon be available. Copies of the Powerpoint slides used during the presentation can now be downloaded here.
Reading Instruction in German Powerpoint.
Closing the Gap 2006 Conference Handouts
PC-24 Moving Forward: Curriculum Adaptations for Inclusion of Students with Severe Disabilities Pati King DeBaun, Patrick Brune, Karen Biggerstaff, and Karen Erickson, Ph.D.
LowTech AAC System Layout with core and activity specific vocabulary
RedYellowGreen Directions for matching AAC with instruction
Teaching Strategies for inclusive literacy and language arts classrooms
Using CoWriter with beginning readers and writers
STFLS Surprises: Supporting a Range of Learners Through the Beginning Literacy Framework Karen Erickson and Caroline Musselwhite
Famous(CompLesson1) for use with the Start-to-Finish Literacy Starters book, Famous, in the Yearbook: Friends and Feelings set.
Famous(CompLesson2) for use with the Start-to-Finish Literacy Starters book, Famous, in the Yearbook: Friends and Feelings set.
Famous(ask vocab) for use with the Start-to-Finish Literacy Starters book, Famous, in the Yearbook: Friends and Feelings set.
STFLS SurprisesHANDOUT the powerpoint slides from the presentation.
Supporting Writing Strategy Development in the General Education Classroom
Project SOLO-CTG powerpoint slides
Get Your Kicks on Route66Literacy
Rte66Presentation powerpoint slides
First Whitepaper-Revised
Research Support for Route66 Literacy
Rt 66 TeacherGuide
WhoShouldUseRoute66
Resources Available for Purchase
Training Videos
Addressing the literacy and literacy-related technology needs of struggling readers does not have to be based on trial and error. This three-part video begins with a framework for understanding what is required for successful silent reading comprehension. In the second part, viewers will learn specific strategies to determine an individual student’s reading instructional needs. Finally, the third part provides guiding questions that link individual student strengths and weaknesses in reading with assistive technology decision-making. (The set includes three separate videos, each about 30 minutes in length.)
CD-Based Instructional Resources
To address the writing challenges faced by many students with speech, sensory and motor difficulties we have developed a variety of “alternative pencils.” These “pencils” provide students with significant disabilities with access to the alphabet to use for very emergent writing activities. The CD includes printable files and directions for making 6 alternative pencils. Each of the six options is accompanied by a brief guide, which includes teaching strategies, sample goals, writing activities and actual student writing samples. Download an order form. |
