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  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Background:

  • Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have limited speech, requiring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
  • Beginning communicators need AAC to develop expressive skills and internal language structures.
  • Just-in-time programming of AAC aligns with early language development theories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a six-step process for programming AAC content just-in-time for beginning communicators.
  • To highlight clinical challenges and considerations for each step of the process.
  • To provide case examples and discuss limitations and future research.

Main Methods:

  • A six-step process for just-in-time AAC programming is detailed.
  • Clinical challenges and considerations are identified for each step.
  • Case examples illustrate the application of the process.

Main Results:

  • The paper outlines a structured approach to programming AAC for emerging language users.
  • Clinical insights and practical examples are provided for implementing just-in-time AAC.
  • Potential limitations and areas for future research are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Just-in-time AAC programming is a promising intervention for beginning communicators.
  • The described process offers a framework for clinicians working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Further research is needed to fully explore the benefits and applications of this approach.