Evidence-Based Communication Practices for Children With Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities: An Examination of Single-Subject Design Studies
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
Parker, A. T., Grimmett, E. S., et al. (2008).
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 102(9), 540-552.
This review investigates the effects of communication instruction, interventions, and strategies on communication in children and young adults, 6-22 years old, with visual impairments and/or other disabilities including deaf-blindness.
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1965-2006
Peer-reviewed single-subject research design studies
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Using frameworks established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the American Psychological Association, evidence from this review suggests that multicomponent interventions that involved partner training and support are "probably efficacious" for individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities (p. 545).
Using frameworks established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the American Psychological Association, findings from this review suggest that microswitch interventions have a well-established evidence base for individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities (p. 545).
Using frameworks established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the American Psychological Association, evidence from this review suggest that dual-communication boards are "probably efficacious" for individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities (p. 545).
