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McGloin, Rory; Coletti, Amanda – Communication Center Journal, 2019
Effective presentation skills never go out of style, however, the channel by which we deliver presentations has been rapidly changing over the past two decades. Technological developments have made it easier to bring audiences together in virtual spaces and as a result, more and more presentations are taking place every day through digital…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Computer Mediated Communication, Telecommunications
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Pattison, Ashley E.; Robertson, Rachel E. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2016
Expressive language is an important skill to develop in children with intellectual disabilities. It not only aids in decreasing the likelihood of challenging behaviors from occurring but also aids in increasing the individuals independence and assistance in them becoming successful members of society. No previous studies have examined the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Children, Speech Communication, Intervention
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Ganz, Jennifer B.; Mason, Rose A.; Goodwyn, Fara D.; Boles, Margot B.; Heath, Amy K.; Davis, John L. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and complex communication needs often rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a means of functional communication. This meta-analysis investigated how individual characteristics moderate effectiveness of three types of aided AAC: the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS),…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Communication Problems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Swain, Merrill; Huang, Li-Shih; Barkaoui, Khaled; Brooks, Lindsay; Lapkin, Sharon – Educational Testing Service, 2009
This study responds to the Test of English as a Foreign Language[TM] (TOEFL[R]) research agenda concerning the need to understand the processes and knowledge that test-takers utilize. Specifically, it investigates the strategic behaviors test-takers reported using when taking the Speaking section of the TOEFL iBT[TM] (SSTiBT). It also investigates…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Internet, Speech Skills
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Ward, Kiya; Schwartzman, Roy – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2009
Although much interest has been generated regarding the functions speaking centers serve and the effects consultations can have, minimal research has addressed the dynamics of consultations themselves. This study documents what speaking center clients and consultants identify as barriers in consultations and how they address them. Analysis of…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Speech Communication, Consultants, Guidance Centers