Meinzen-Derr J, et al. - In this pilot study, researchers ascertained if integrating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) core word language strategies into a speech-language therapy program for young children who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) improves spoken language outcomes. For this investigation, 11 young children (median age 5 years 7 months) with bilateral hearing loss were recruited in a single-case experimental design and completed a 24-week intervention that incorporated high-tech AAC strategies into a traditional speech-language therapy model. Among young school-age children who are D/HH, using AAC core word language strategies delivered by iPad technology can support continued and rapid spoken language skill growth. They are pioneering a structured and dynamic approach to language learning via leveraging AAC technology, building an effective foundation for concepts and grammar for children who are D/HH.