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Download full textOsguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1986
The paper describes the development of a computerized symbol processing system which allows nonspeaking severely handicapped persons to create communication electronically. Two pilot studies investigated the use of Rebus and Bliss Symbols with either an Apple Graphics Tablet or the Power Pad, a peripheral which allowed users to activate the…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBloomberg, Karen; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 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
Peer reviewedMizuko, Mark; Reichle, Joe – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1989
The investigation examined the transparency and recall of symbols representing three parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and descriptors) from three different graphic symbol systems (Blissymbols, Picture Communication System, and Picsyms) among adults with intellectual handicaps. Results suggested that Blissymbols were the least transparent and hardest…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Difficulty Level, Learning Processes
Rowland, Charity; Schweigert, Philip – 1990
This manual is intended to accompany a videotape entitled "Tangible Symbol Systems." The manual summarizes techniques shown in the videotape, gives additional background and technical information, and supplies recordkeeping forms. It is aimed at teachers, parents, and others who work with individuals who have severe/multiple sensory…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication
Silverrain, Ann – 1982
Symbol shelves are tools for developing two-way communication with multihandicapped children who can anticipate events, but who do not respond to speech or sign language. The purpose of symbol shelves is to allow children to be expressive through symbols, to enable them to feel some sense of control, and to serve as a bridge to a more formal…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedRomski, Mary Ann; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1988
Three of four severely retarded adolescents and young adults learned to use computer-based lexigrams to request foods and, subsequently, objects. Additional request experience with lexigrams resulted in consistent improvement on labeling and comprehension tasks, emergence of subject-initiated lexigram communications, and facilitation of spoken…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Computer Uses in Education
