Affiliation:
1. Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education, and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
2. The Prentke-Romich Company Grand Forks, ND
Abstract
Abstract
As a result of innovative efforts by individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their support teams, there are growing numbers of documented cases of employment success for individuals who use AAC. We review recent research on employment and AAC and discuss three key components for obtaining and maintaining employment: (a) developing employee knowledge and skills that are valued in the workplace, (b) identifying jobs that are a good match for the skills and interests of individuals who use AAC, and (c) ensuring that needed supports are available to maintain employment success.
I like to believe my transition to adulthood, independent living and employment started to happen on the day my parents learned of my diagnosis of cerebral palsy—they started taking me to therapies, and a preschool program, and to expand their expectations over time … the longer you put off educational and rehabilitation activities, the less likely it is that you will witness the things that you want …(Arnold, 2007, p.94)
Publisher
American Speech Language Hearing Association
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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