A Case Study Model for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Outcomes

Autor/in	Hill, Katya
Titel	A Case Study Model for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Outcomes
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3 (2006) 1, S.53-66 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-727X
Schlagwörter	Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Quality of Life; Cerebral Palsy; Program Effectiveness; Measurement; Case Studies; Outcomes of Treatment; Intervention; Test Validity; Test Reliability; Interpersonal Communication; Teamwork; Cooperative Planning; College Students; Males; Assistive Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lebensqualität; Hirnlähmung; Messverfahren; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Testvalidität; Testreliabilität; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Collegestudent; Male; Männliches Geschlecht
Abstract	Case studies are an accepted method for reporting treatment outcomes. However, to be useful and authentic, a systematic and principled approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting case data must be observed. This paper proposes a basic case study format for documenting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention to ensure reliable and valid measurement of performance and outcomes for evidence-based practice. An example case study of an adult with cerebral palsy who relies on AAC is presented to show how the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance measurement were applied to the AAC assessment process. AAC service delivery requires performance and outcomes measurement to lead to effective communication and improved quality of life. Reliable and validated methods of reporting data allow for consistency and the comparison of performance and outcome measures so decisions are not based on impressions of effectiveness, but actual results. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Assistive Technology Industry Association and SEAT Center. Available from: SEAT Center, Special Education, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790. Tel: 309-438-7811; Fax: 309-830-0999; e-mail: atob@atia.org; Web site: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10