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skills sets, which are outlined by the Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC). Some studies have indicated that for students with
visual impairments or with deafblindness, typical approaches to
communication assessment and intervention must be adapted to
effectivel address the unique sensory needs of each student (Ali,
McFarland & Umbreit, 2011; Ivy, Hatton & Hooper, 2013; Parker,
Banda, Davidson & Liu-Gitz, 2010).
The Communication Matrix (CM) was developed for parents,
educators and therapists to use collaboratively and it is frequently
used on an individual basis. It was specifically designed for
individuals with sensory impairments who are functioning at the
earliest stages of communication. For teachers of the visually
impaired and teachers of the deafblind, using the CM with other
team members provides another tool for engaging in appropriate
assessment and designing communication interventions.
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