All of the modules at the AAC Learning Center are based on current evidence in best practices in AAC. The impact of the AAC Learning Center modules has been evaluated in the following peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, honor’s theses, and peer-reviewed presentations.
Armendariz, K., McNaughton, D., & Ocasio-Stoutenburg, L. (2023, November 16-18). Collaborating with families to support children with AAC needs: A pre-service clinician training module [Poster session]. Annual convention of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, Boston, MA, United States.
Caron, J. G., O’Brien, M., & Weintraub, R. (2022). Online Training to Improve Service Provider Implementation of Letter–Sound Correspondence Instruction for Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(3), 1114–1132. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-21-00142
Liang, Z. (2024). Evaluation of Online Training on Pre-service General Education Teachers’ Case Application of Visual Schedules for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Pennsylvania State University.
Mandak, K., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2020). The effects of an online training on preservice speech-language pathologists’ use of family-centered skills. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 29(3), 1489–1504. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00057 [published during this reporting period; funded through prior RERC on AAC 2014-20; NIDILRR grant # 90RE5017]
Stroschein, R., & Light, J. C. (2022). Evaluation of an Online Training to Support Healthcare Interactions for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs. Pennsylvania State University.