About this Issue: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology to Support Language Across the Lifespan; Issue Editor: John W. McCarthy
Dear Readers,
This final issue of volume 39 presents work by authors studying Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and systems and the supports required to help individuals who use AAC technologies maximize their potential for satisfying communication needs. Holyfield and Caron (2019) use adolescent case examples to distinguish when AAC is used to teach specific communications skills and competencies versus used to compensate for impaired speech and language skills. Fulcher-Rood and Higginbotham (2019) analyze videotape transcripts to show how a married couple, one of whom had a neuromuscular disorder with associated communication impairment, used multiple communication modes and media to construct meaningful utterances. McCarthy and Boster (2019) describe how AAC devices and their placement within the communicative environment can detract, complement, or even enhance social interaction. Sennott, Lee, Akagi, and Rhodes (2019) present an overview of the varied facets of artificial intelligence and the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness of AAC systems. This issue also includes a tribute to the founding editor of the journal, Kay Butler, who passed away in 2019.
Sarah E. Wallace, Co-Editor
Gary A. Troia, Co-Editor
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TLD REVIEWERS
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CHANGES IN CONTINUING EDUCATION PROCEDURES—AND SPECIAL RATE FOR SUBSCRIBERS
As a reminder, we have recently rolled out changes in how TLD continuing education tests may be taken. Tests for individual articles now may be completed online via
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