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June 29, 2026Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Academic Experiences of Students With Complex Communication Needs

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AZAlison L. ZagonaJKJennifer A. KurthETElissa Lockman Turner

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates academic instruction outcomes in students with complex communication needs, suggesting improved support is essential.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the academic experiences of students with complex communication needs and the effectiveness of implemented supports.
  • Observed 69 students with complex communication needs across various educational placements in the United States.
  • Collected demographic information from students and their educators to assess support implementation.
  • Documented the frequency of communication support usage during academic instruction.
  • Only 12%–16% of communication supports were observed in segregated classrooms.
  • 26% of students relied on non-verbal communication methods like gestures and vocalizations instead of assistive devices.
  • Limited access to speech-generating devices was reported, highlighting gaps in support for students with complex communication needs.

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Zagona et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a420ba8f91bb43ea9192a4dhttps://doi.org/10.1177/15407969261455306
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