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Guideline
. 2016 Mar;121(2):121-38.
doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-121.2.121.

Communication Services and Supports for Individuals With Severe Disabilities: Guidance for Assessment and Intervention

Nancy C Brady  1 , Susan Bruce  2 , Amy Goldman  3 , Karen Erickson  4 , Beth Mineo  5 , Bill T Ogletree  6 , Diane Paul  7 , Mary Ann Romski  8 , Rose Sevcik  9 , Ellin Siegel  10 , Judith Schoonover  11 , Marti Snell  12 , Lorraine Sylvester  13 , Krista Wilkinson  14
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Communication Services and Supports for Individuals With Severe Disabilities: Guidance for Assessment and Intervention

Nancy C Brady et al. Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities (NJC) reviewed literature regarding practices for people with severe disabilities in order to update guidance provided in documents originally published in 1992. Changes in laws, definitions, and policies that affect communication attainments by persons with severe disabilities are presented, along with guidance regarding assessment and intervention practices. A revised version of the Communication Bill of Rights, a powerful document that describes the communication rights of all individuals, including those with severe disabilities is included in this article. The information contained within this article is intended to be used by professionals, family members, and individuals with severe disabilities to inform and advocate for effective communication services and opportunities.

Keywords: Severe disabilities; advocacy; assessment; communication; intervention; rights.

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