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Van Acker, Richard; Grant, Sharon H. – Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 1995
This study explored the use of a computer-based requesting system, employing animated graphics and touch-sensitive screen input, with three girls with Rett syndrome (characterized by severe motor disorder, impaired cognitive function, and language disorder). All three girls displayed increased item requesting when provided computer-based…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedHustad, Katherine C.; Kent, Ray D.; Beukelman, David R. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1998
This study examined word level intelligibility differences between DECTalk and MacinTalk speech synthesizers using the Modified Rhyme Test in an open format transcription task. Three groups of listeners participated: inexperienced listeners, speech-language pathologists, and speech synthesis experts. Within each group, listeners had higher…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
Peer reviewedTanaka, Nannette K.; Lian, Ming-Gon John – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 1995
This study tested the efficiency of two different body sites (the head and the left hand) for operation of a computer adaptive switch by an adolescent with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Data were collected during an assessment phase and a motor training phase. Results after analysis of the collected data were contradictory and inconclusive.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cerebral Palsy, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
