TY - JOUR
T1 - Communication services and supports for individuals with severe disabilities
T2 - Guidance for assessment and intervention
AU - Brady, Nancy C.
AU - Bruce, Susan
AU - Goldman, Amy
AU - Erickson, Karen
AU - Mineo, Beth
AU - Ogletree, Bill T.
AU - Paul, Diane
AU - Romski, Mary Ann
AU - Sevcik, Rose
AU - Siegel, Ellin
AU - Schoonover, Judith
AU - Snell, Marti
AU - Sylvester, Lorraine
AU - Wilkinson, Krista
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2016/3
Y1 - 2016/3
N2 - The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities (NJC) reviewed literature regarding practices for people with severe disabilities in order to update guidance provided in documents originally published in 1992. Changes in laws, definitions, and policies that affect communication attainments by persons with severe disabilities are presented, along with guidance regarding assessment and intervention practices. A revised version of the Communication Bill of Rights, a powerful document that describes the communication rights of all individuals, including those with severe disabilities is included in this article. The information contained within this article is intended to be used by professionals, family members, and individuals with severe disabilities to inform and advocate for effective communication services and opportunities.
AB - The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities (NJC) reviewed literature regarding practices for people with severe disabilities in order to update guidance provided in documents originally published in 1992. Changes in laws, definitions, and policies that affect communication attainments by persons with severe disabilities are presented, along with guidance regarding assessment and intervention practices. A revised version of the Communication Bill of Rights, a powerful document that describes the communication rights of all individuals, including those with severe disabilities is included in this article. The information contained within this article is intended to be used by professionals, family members, and individuals with severe disabilities to inform and advocate for effective communication services and opportunities.
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U2 - 10.1352/1944-7558-121.2.121
DO - 10.1352/1944-7558-121.2.121
M3 - Article
C2 - 26914467
AN - SCOPUS:84959917198
SN - 1944-7515
VL - 121
SP - 121
EP - 138
JO - American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
JF - American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
IS - 2
ER -