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Conversational Rate of a Non-Vocal Person with Motor Neurone Disease Using the 'TALK' System.
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Todman, J.; Lewins, E. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1996
This study evaluated the use of TALK, a computer-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system, in the social communications of a nonvocal woman with motor neurone disease. She was able to achieve an average conversational rate of 42 words per minute (wpm) using TALK, compared with 2 to 10 wpm with other AAC systems using…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
The Effect of Danquah Communication System (DanCS) Boards on Maladaptive Behaviours among Individuals with Severe Intellectual Impairment and Non-verbal Communication Skills.
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Danquah, S. A.; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1996
Danquah Communication System (DanCS) symbol boards were developed to provide an inexpensive augmented communication device with a computerized voice interface to help nonverbal individuals with severe mental retardation or other severe disabilities to more easily communicate their needs and reduce aggressive behaviors. Evaluation with 30 subjects…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems