The Comparative Translucency of Initial Lexical Items Represented in Five Graphic Symbol Systems and Sets.

Bloomberg, Karen; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ422983

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Comparative Translucency of Initial Lexical Items Represented in Five Graphic Symbol Systems and Sets.

Bloomberg, Karen; And Others

Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, v33 n4 p717-25 Dec 1990

The comparative translucency within and across 5 aided augmentative and alternative symbol systems for symbols representing 3 parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and modifiers) was investigated with 50 college undergraduates. Results indicated that translucency varies among systems or sets and among parts of speech. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Comparative Analysis, Comprehension, Difficulty Level, Form Classes (Languages), Nonverbal Communication, Symbolic Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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