Beyond the Device: Teaching Meaningful, Spontaneous Communication with Speech-Generating Devices

• By: Megan Robinson Joy, PhD, BCBA Devereux
• July 9th, 2026
• AAC, augmentative communication, autism services, behavioral interventions, communication skills, functional communication, speech generating devices, Summer 2026 Issue
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A key component of a high quality of life is the ability to clearly communicate one's needs and desires with others. Effective communication allows individuals to advocate for themselves, make choices within their environment, and express their thoughts and feelings. For autistic individuals,...

One School’s Experience Engaging Students with Autism Through Technology

• By: Amanda Coons, MS, BCBA Rebecca Stanmyer, MS, CCC-SLP Kathleen Marshall, MA Ed, SAS Anderson Center for Autism
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, augmentative communication, autism education, classroom engagement, communication, exercise, interactive learning technology, physical activity, social skills development, speech generating devices, technology
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Educators, clinicians, therapists and other professionals continue to look for new ways of using technology to benefit students with autism. Video modeling to teach social or self-regulation skills, individualized computer-assisted instruction, and augmentative communication devices are widely...

Autism Speaks Awards iPads to 800 Individuals with Autism – Pilot Study Showed Their Effectiveness on the Communication Skills of Individuals with ASD

• By: Ali Waters Autism Speaks
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive communication technology, augmentative communication devices, autism communication skills, autism iPad donation, autism research studies, communication, educational technology apps, minimally verbal autism support, speech generating devices, technology
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On December 9, 2013, Autism Speaks donated iPad 2’s to 800 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism, as well as teachers and social workers who work in the autism community with individuals in need. After the iPad grant application was announced in November, Autism Speaks received...