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Showing 1 to 20 of 103 for “"augmentative"”.
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A Software Framework for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
… based relevance computing software, the proposed Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) framework aims provide a foundation to create communication systems to dramatically increase the words available to AAC users. The framework will allow the lexicon available to the user to be …
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Implementing Augmentative Communication for Aphasic Patients in Convalescent Facilities
<p>A one-hour Blissymbol in-service training program was developed for presentation to staff members of a skilled nursing facility. The purpose was to determine whether the program would produce significant learning to justify its use in similar facilities to bridge the communication gap between …
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Intensive Care Unit
… research is lacking on the frequency of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system use in intensive care units (ICU) and clinical decision making patterns. AAC is use of any alternative method of communication when oral communication cannot be achieved (ASHA, 2013). Patients …
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Success Factors of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Post Early Intervention
… with complex communication needs often require augmentative and alternative forms of communication (AAC) to efficiently convey messages across various settings (Barker et al., 2013). Early implementation of AAC devices for this particular population has been proven successful through the …
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Efficiency of low-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) access methods
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Family perspectives on augmentative and alternative communication: a constructivist grounded theory
… of twelve families of children who were using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems (AAC). There is a growing body of research literature concerning AAC but very little is focused on the perspectives of the ‘whole’ family and the use of AAC in the home environment. Twenty-five …
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Blissymbolics as an Augmentative Communication Tool for Adults with Expressive Aphasia
… provided with training in Blissymbolics as an augmentative form of communication. A total of 36 therapy sessions and 4 testing sessions was provided. Each session consisted of 45 to 60 minutes of training, 3 days per week. Each subject's performance was evaluated to determine whether …
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Developing Local Educational Agency Participation in an Augmentative Communication Model Program
… Center is proposing to provide a comprehensive Augmentative Communication Model Program (ACMP) which will serve non-vocal severely physically handicapped (NVSPH) students in the Inland Empire area. The model program would offer a trans-disciplinary team approach to the assessment of each student …
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Continuing Education in the Schools: A National Survey
… caseloads, their knowledge and experience with augmentative and alternative communication, as well as information about the continuing education they had obtained in the last five years. The results from this study revealed that 66% of participants obtained augmentative and alternative …
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Perceptions of augmentative and alternative communication modes that include non-evidence based practices
For families of individuals with developmental disabilities who have limited or no language skills, finding a mode of communication that provides their child the ability to speak is imperative. Parents can become desperate for an answer and may try multiple options to find something that works for …
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User interface adaptability within an augmentative communication app for children with autism spectrum disorder
… disorder. The introduction of tablets and augmentative communication apps is changing the way that communication is being approached. There is presently no clear set of criteria to identify which interface settings could work best for each individual. This study focused on the user …
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Family Member Experiences With Augmentative And Alternative Communication Systems Used By Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals
… of nonspeaking autistic individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. This study documented family members’ experiences of identifying, learning, and implementing two types of AAC: Rapid Prompting Method and Spelling to Communicate. Through one-on-one …
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Perceived expectations of roles in training and maintenance of augmentative and alternative communication devices
<p>Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are invaluable tools for people who have difficulties communicating verbally. However, advancements in technology accentuate the need for training to utilize devices effectively. This qualitative research study examined the perceptions and …
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