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The Effects of Speech Output Technology in the Learning of Graphic Symbols.
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Schlosser, Ralf W.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Effects of synthetic speech output on the learning of graphic symbols by three adults with severe to profound mental retardation and communication impairments were evaluated. All participants achieved criterion learning using synthetic speech; two also reached criterion without synthetic speech, but the addition of synthetic speech resulted in…
Descriptors: Adults, Artificial Speech, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Stimuli
Effects of a Voice Output Communication Aid on Interactions between Support Personnel and an Individual with Multiple Disabilities.
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Schepis, Maureen M.; Reid, Dennis H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
A young adult with multiple disabilities (profound mental retardation, spastic quadriplegia, and visual impairment) was provided with a voice output communication aid (VOCA) which allowed communication through synthesized speech. Both educational and residential staff members interacted with the individual more frequently when she had access to…
Descriptors: Attendants, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled)