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Test of Validity of a Photographic Adaptive Communication Device To Measure Consumer Satisfaction.
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Eells, Elizabeth Howard; Dodder, Richard A.; Stinnett, Tessa – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000
This study assessed the criterion validity of the photographic adaptive communication device (ACD) used in Oklahoma to interview individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services. The back-translation process identified photographs that were frequently incorrectly identified resulting in revision of the ACD for greater validity.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Interviews, Photography
Discourse Comprehension of Synthetic Speech by Individuals with Mental Retardation.
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Willis, Lori H.; Koul, Rajinder K.; Paschall, D. Dwayne – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A study evaluated the performance of 12 individuals with mental retardation on a post-perceptual discourse comprehension task. Three text-to-speech systems (DECTalk, MacinTalk, and Real Voice) were used to present stimulus passages. The DECTalk synthetic voice showed a non-significant trend toward superior accuracy scores on the comprehension…
Descriptors: Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Listening Comprehension
Giving Families a Voice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Decision-Making.
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Parette, Howard P., Jr.; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Huer, Mary Blake – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A study involving 58 parents of children with disabilities investigated how professionals could help families learn how to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Sensitivity toward child specific issues of ethnicity and disability, and parental involvement in parent-professional partnerships were stressed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Cultural Influences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Combination Audio/Visual Self-Prompting System for Teaching Chained Tasks to Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Mechling, Linda C.; Gast, David L. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1997
This study of four students (ages 10-13) with mental retardation evaluated a combination audio/visual self-prompting system with an electronic, augmentative communication device that uses picture overlays and recorded speech to increase independent task completion. Results indicated a substantial difference in performance when the self-prompting…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Communications, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The Effects of a Computer-Based Instructional Program with Video Anchors on the Use of Photographs for Prompting Augmentative Communication.
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Langone, John; Mechling, Linda – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 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…
Descriptors: Adults, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Providing Assistive Technology Information to Professionals and Families of Children with MRDD: Interactive CD-ROM Technology.
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Hourcade, Jack J.; Parette, Phil – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article discusses the assistive technology training needs of families and provides an overview of the instructional CD-ROM, "Families, Cultures, and AAC". This CD-ROM is designed to provide information about assistive technology, especially augmentative and alternative communication, to both professionals and families through an engaging…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities
Preservice Professionals' Attitudes toward Children Who Use Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
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Beck, Ann R.; Thompson, James R.; Clay, Sandra L.; Hutchins, Margaret; Vogt, W. Paul; Romaniak, Beth; Sokolowski, Brandi – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
An experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of three variables (type of augmentative technique used to communicate, disability label, and user competence in communicating with an augmentative technique) on the attitudes of 289 preservice speech pathologists. Findings indicate that user components influenced cognitive evaluations, but…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Secondary Education
The Effect of Communication Skills Instruction on the Integration of Workers with Severe Disabilities in Supported Employment Settings.
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Storey, Keith; Provost, O'Neil – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This study evaluated the use of communication books (containing pictures to help a nonverbal individual initiate conversation or respond to questions) by two minimally verbal employees with severe disabilities in a supported employment setting. Results indicated that training in use of the books increased the social interactions of the workers.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Generalization
Cognitive Skills and Sign Language Knowledge of Children with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation.
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Kahn, James V. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This longitudinal study first administered the Uzgiris and Hunt scales (to predict learning of manual signs) to 34 children (mean age 5) with severe and profound mental retardation. Evaluation four years later indicated that achievement of stage five on the Uzgiris and Hunt scales was necessary for even minimal learning and use of manual signs.…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Cognitive Ability, Communication Skills, Developmental Stages
Related Service Personnel Perceptions of Team AAC Decision-Making across Cultures.
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Parette, Howard P.; Huer, Mary Blake; Brotherson, Mary Jane – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article describes a preliminary information-gathering activity that examined 37 professionals' perceptions of their roles and that of families in the augmentative and alternative communication processes. Transcripts of proceedings were analyzed, and perceptions were organized around five themes: communication style, specific information…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences