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The Effects of Computerized Symbol Processor Instruction on the Communication Skills of Nonspeaking Students.
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Osguthorpe, Russell T.; Li Chang, Linda – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 1988
A computerized symbol processor system using an Apple IIe computer and a Power Pad graphics tablet was tested with 22 nonspeaking, multiply disabled students. The students were taught to express themselves independently in writing, and they did significantly better than control students on measures of language comprehension and symbol recognition.…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Computer Graphics
A Computer-Supported Communication Approach for a Child with Severe Communication, Visual, and Cognitive Impairments: A Case Study.
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Locke, Peggy A.; Mirenda, Pat – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 1988
An augmentative and alternative communication device was designed for a nonspeaking, blind, severely mentally retarded 11-year-old. The device consisted of a computer-supported expanded keyboard that produced synthetic speech output when tactile symbols were activated. Described are the assessment procedures, instructional procedures, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Case Studies