The Effects of a Computer-Based Instructional Program with Video Anchors on the Use of Photographs for Prompting Augmentative Communication.

Langone, John; Mechling, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ604894

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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The Effects of a Computer-Based Instructional Program with Video Anchors on the Use of Photographs for Prompting Augmentative Communication.

Langone, John; Mechling, Linda

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v35 n1 p90-105 Mar 2000

A study evaluated the use of computer-based video anchors to increase photograph recognition by two students with severe intellectual disabilities. A substantial increase was made in the number of photographs correctly selected with the computer program with results generalizing to selection of photographs on each participant's augmentative communication device. (Contains extensive references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Multimedia Instruction, Photographs, Severe Mental Retardation, Visual Aids, Visual Stimuli

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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