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Communicative Competence…: A new definition for a new era of communication? (Light & McNaughton, 2014)

by David McNaughton
August 26, 2019September 8, 2025

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In the 25 years since the definition of communicative competence for individuals who use AAC was originally proposed, there have been significant changes in the AAC field. In this paper, Light and McNaughton review the preliminary definition of communicative competence, consider the changes in the field, and then revisit the proposed definition to determine if it is still relevant and valid for this new era of communication.

Access Technology for AAC and Adults

by David McNaughton
August 26, 2019September 8, 2025

In a recent podcast for Speech Uncensored, Dr. Susan Fager discussed her research on access and communication technology

Supporting Communication of Individuals with Minimal Movement

by David McNaughton
March 2, 2019September 8, 2025

Susan Fager and David Beukelman describe AAC services for people with minimal movement capability, including individuals with brainstem stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillan Barre’ Syndrome, and chronic myasthenia gravis.

“I go everywhere independently”: AAC supports for a VERY active life

by David McNaughton
October 14, 2018

Tracy Rackensperger describes the importance of AAC supports for her many employment, independent living, and recreational activities, and areas in which she would like to see improvements in AAC technology.

The folly of fortune telling

by David McNaughton
October 14, 2018September 8, 2025

Rob Rummel-Hudson describe the dangers of limited expectations, and the importance of opportunities and equity, in achieving meaningful outcomes for his daughter, Schuyler.

“Barely getting warmed up”: My use of AAC to achieve big bold dreams

by David McNaughton
October 14, 2018

Godfrey Nazareth describes his use of AAC to pursue his goals in work and society

Consistency as a support to effective communication: My experiences with AAC

by David McNaughton
October 10, 2018

Chris Klein describes how his regular use of a consistent access and vocabulary coding system has resulted in effective and efficient use of his AAC system.

30 years of AAC: Stories from the past, and ideas for the future!

by David McNaughton
October 10, 2018

Anthony Arnold describes his use of AAC to support full participation in employment, community living and recreation, and provides ideas for the future development of AAC technology.

Building a better BCI: The value of input from people with complex communication needs

by David McNaughton
October 9, 2018

In this interview with Dr Melanie Fried-Oken, Greg Bieker describes his communication strategies and his role in working with the Oregon Health and Science University BCI research team.

AAC and college life: Just do it!

by David McNaughton
August 23, 2018

Beth Anne Luciani describes her experiences as a student at California University of Pennsylvania (webcast)