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Brock, Kris L.; Koul, Rajinder; Corwin, Melinda; Schlosser, Ralf W. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2022
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of interface display and respondent group on listener attitudes toward and perceived communicative competence of persons with aphasia. The Attitudes Toward Nonspeaking Persons scale and the Communicative Competence Scale was used to measure listener attitudes and communicative competence,…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Aphasia, Communication Skills, Program Effectiveness
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Hannah J. Kammet; Sharon M. Darling; Charles E. Dukes; Rangasamy Ramasamy – Teacher Development, 2024
In-service general education teachers receive limited pre-service training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and strategies. Therefore, pre-service training should expose general education teacher candidates to the field of AAC and its benefits. This study investigated the efficacy of an online professional development…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Program Effectiveness, Knowledge Level
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Nutprapha K. Dennis – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2024
This study aimed to investigate the impact of AI-powered Speech Recognition Technology (AISRT) in improving English pronunciation and speaking skills among EFL learners. Additionally, it explored the opinions and responses of EFL learners towards the use of this technology for pronunciation and speaking skill enhancement. The research employed a…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Audio Equipment, Speech Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Polat, Hamza; Delialioglu, Ömer – International Journal of Technology in Education, 2023
The literature has emphasized the positive impact of mobile technologies with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps for enhancing the functional communication skills of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although various AAC apps are available, the system design of such apps presents assorted challenges, particularly…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
Hill, Doris Adams; Flores, Margaret M.; Kearley, Regina F. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2014
The authors supervised and trained pre-service teachers while conducting extended school year (ESY) services for pre-kindergarten and elementary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD). Each classroom was responsible for conducting communication assessments and developing interventions focused on…
Descriptors: Extended School Year, Preservice Teachers, Kindergarten, Elementary School Students
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Costigan, F. Aileen; Light, Janice – Assistive Technology, 2010
Speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and occupational therapists are all likely to encounter individuals with complex communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in clinical and educational practice. The research on preservice AAC training for these professionals was thus reviewed to…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Speech Language Pathology, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapy
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Hill, Katya – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2006
Case studies are an accepted method for reporting treatment outcomes. However, to be useful and authentic, a systematic and principled approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting case data must be observed. This paper proposes a basic case study format for documenting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention to ensure…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Quality of Life, Cerebral Palsy, Program Effectiveness