Amy Staples

TL;DR: In this article, case studies of three urban elementary schools were conducted to document the integration of technology given identical resources from a local university's PT3 grant, identifying three scaffolds that appear to have a significant influence on integration: alignment with the curriculum/mission, teacher leadership, and public/private roles for technology recognition.

TL;DR: In this paper, an integrated augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and literacy intervention program developed for five adults with autism in a supported employment facility is described, specific assessment and intervention strategies as well as general outcomes of the program are discussed.

TL;DR: The results of a survey project that examined the reading activities of general education students and teachers during primary grade instruction are presented, and critical shifts in instruction that occurred between first and third grade are highlighted.

TL;DR: In this paper, an open-ended writing activity called Big Paper was implemented at least once every 2 weeks for a 6-month period, where students exhibited a range of communicative interactions during the writing sessions and varied improvement in writing quality.

TL;DR: This research focuses on the role of augmentative and alternative communication in the acquisition of reading and writing in children with developmental disabilities.