scholarly journals Advancing inclusive research with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities through a sensory-dialogical approach

2022 ◽  
pp. 174462952110623
Author(s):  
Anita Gjermestad ◽  
Synne N Skarsaune ◽  
Ruth L Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Dialogical Approach ◽  
Profound Disabilities

People with profound and multiple learning disabilities are often excluded from the processes of knowledge production and face barriers to inclusion in research due to cognitive and communicative challenges. Inclusive research—even when intending to be inclusive—tends to operate within criteria that exclude people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The aim of this article is to provide a state-of-the-art review of the topic of inclusive research involving people with profound disabilities and thereby challenge traditional assumptions of inclusive research. The review presents themes that will inform a discussion on how to challenge the criteria in ways that make it possible to understand inclusive research for people who communicate in unconventional ways. We argue that a fruitful way of rethinking inclusive research is by applying a sensory-dialogical approach that privileges the dialogical and sensory foundations of the research. We suggest this might be a way to understand inclusive research that regards the person’s communicative and cognitive distinctiveness.

Musings on Technology and Learning Disabilities on the Occasion of the New Millennium

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena B. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Computer System ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Disk Drive ◽  
Word Processor ◽  
Technology And Learning ◽  
New Millennium

Almost 30 years ago, I bought an IBM Selectric typewriter for about $500. I still use it occasionally and it works perfectly. Almost 20 years ago, I bought my first home microcomputer, an Apple II Plus, for about $5,000. The system included a monochrome Zenith monitor with an amber display, an Apple disk drive, and an Epson dot matrix printer, all state-of-the-art equipment. It also included a shift key modification so that both upper and lowercase letters would appear on the screen. The BASIC programming language was resident in ROM. I had to purchase software to run on the microcomputer, and my first purchase was the Apple Writer II word processor. This computer system is gone from my life; it's too old even to be stored with the “antiques” in the rafters of my garage.

The Perspectives of the Development of the Russian National Innovation System

2004 ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
N. Beketov
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Technology Diffusion ◽  
State Policy ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
National Innovation System ◽  
The State ◽  
Cooperative Processes

On the basis of the existing statistics the analysis of state of the art of such NIS' blocks as knowledge production, entrepreneur's environment is given. Modern mechanisms of interaction of these blocks are investigated. They are cooperative processes and processes of knowledge and technology diffusion. Major directions of the state policy are offered basing on the results of the analysis. They are aimed at constructing the modern innovation system in Russia.

Commentary on “Eye and vision problems associated with learning disabilities”

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-137
Author(s):  
Joanna Grace
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Profound Disabilities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of a variety of influences on sensory accessibility. Design/methodology/approach It is a reflective piece on the workings of The Sensory Projects. Findings The paper shares insights gained through the running of various Sensory Projects all relating to sensory accessibility. Originality/value The Sensory Projects show the unique abilities of people with profound disabilities and exemplify how these can be shared when the author create sensorially accessible environments and activities.

Contributions of the Institutes for Research on Learning Disabilities

1983 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Mckinney
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Each of the five institutes has made unique contributions to the understanding of LD. The report of the Minnesota institute, however, does not accurately reflect the state of the art in the field, and the work of this research group has potential for serious misinterpretation and misapplication. Unresolved issues include classification of children, the relationship of LD to mental retardation, and collaborative research among institutes.

Practical Picture Processing

1974 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 338-339
Author(s):  
T. A. Welton
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Damage ◽  
Coherence Length ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Coherent Radiation ◽  
The State ◽  
Energy Spread ◽  
Electron Micrograph ◽  
Picture Processing ◽  
Molecular Skeleton

Various authors have emphasized the spatial information resident in an electron micrograph taken with adequately coherent radiation. In view of the completion of at least one such instrument, this opportunity is taken to summarize the state of the art of processing such micrographs. We use the usual symbols for the aberration coefficients, and supplement these with £ and 6 for the transverse coherence length and the fractional energy spread respectively. He also assume a weak, biologically interesting sample, with principal interest lying in the molecular skeleton remaining after obvious hydrogen loss and other radiation damage has occurred.

A Macintosh Interface for the Cameca Camebax-Micro Electron Microprobe

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 438-439
Author(s):  
Carl E. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microprobe ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Disk Storage ◽  
The Past ◽  
User Facility ◽  
Instrument Control

Over the past few years it has become apparent in our multi-user facility that the computer system and software supplied in 1985 with our CAMECA CAMEBAX-MICRO electron microprobe analyzer has the greatest potential for improvement and updating of any component of the instrument. While the standard CAMECA software running on a DEC PDP-11/23+ computer under the RSX-11M operating system can perform almost any task required of the instrument, the commands are not always intuitive and can be difficult to remember for the casual user (of which our laboratory has many). Given the widespread and growing use of other microcomputers (such as PC’s and Macintoshes) by users of the microprobe, the PDP has become the “oddball” and has also fallen behind the state-of-the-art in terms of processing speed and disk storage capabilities. Upgrade paths within products available from DEC are considered to be too expensive for the benefits received. After using a Macintosh for other tasks in the laboratory, such as instrument use and billing records, word processing, and graphics display, its unique and “friendly” user interface suggested an easier-to-use system for computer control of the electron microprobe automation. Specifically a Macintosh IIx was chosen for its capacity for third-party add-on cards used in instrument control.

Word Prompt Programs

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Wood ◽  
Joan L. Rankin ◽  
David R. Beukelman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Basic Word ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Language Needs

Word prompt programs are computer software programs or program features that are used in addition to basic word processing. These programs provide word lists from which a user selects a desired word and inserts it into a line of text. This software is used to support individuals with severe speech, physical, and learning disabilities. This tutorial describes the features of a variety of word prompt programs and reviews the current literature on the use of these programs by people with oral and written language needs. In addition, a matrix that identifies the features contained in eight sample word prompt programs is provided. The descriptions of features and the matrix are designed to assist speech-language pathologists and teachers in evaluating and selecting word prompt programs to support their clients' oral and written communication.

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