title: The ComAlong communication boards: parents' use and experiences of aided language stimulation.
abstract: This study evaluated parents' use and experiences of the ComAlong communication boards, which were provided to them during a parental course on communication development, responsive strategies, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Quantitative and qualitative data was collected through a survey of 65 parents and an in-depth case study of four of the parents. Questionnaires, interviews, logbooks, and video recordings showed that parents used the ComAlong boards and experienced an increased understanding of augmentative and alternative communication. Most parents reported that their children showed an interest in the boards and that in some cases started to use the boards functionally in communication. Parents' views, in terms of gains and difficulties of using graphic communication at home, are discussed.
authors: DART: Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden.
authors: Anna
authors: A
authors: Jonsson
authors: Lina
authors: L
authors: Kristoffersson
authors: Ulrika
authors: U
authors: Ferm
authors: Gunilla
authors: G
authors: Thunberg