A Systematic Quality Review of High-Tech AAC Interventions as an Evidence-Based Practice

AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Morin, K. L., Ganz, J. B., et al. (2018).

AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication, 34(2), 104-117.

This systematic review investigates the use of high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to teach social communication skills to individuals with complex communication needs.

U.S. Department of Education



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Single-case experimental designs

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Twelve articles with moderate to strong evidence found that "[augmentative and alternative communication] AAC can be considered an [evidence-based practice] EBP for supporting social-communication skills in individuals with [autism spectrum disorder] ASD or intellectual disabilities and complex communication needs" (p. 113).