Language vs. Communication in Training for Augmentative Communication System Use

2013 ◽  
pp. 104-107
Keyword(s):  
Communication System ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
System Use

Nonvocal Communication Augmentation Using Microcomputers

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 90-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles D. Traynor ◽  
David R. Beukelman
Keyword(s):  
Communication System ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Speech Synthesis ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Personal Computers ◽  
Communication Effectiveness ◽  
Storage And Retrieval ◽  
System Use ◽  
Motor Movements

Microcomputers are being used with increasing frequency to enhance communication effectiveness for individuals who are unable to speak. As components of commercially available augmentative communication systems, microcomputers support the storage and retrieval of messages, speech synthesis, and elementary word processing. Custom programs have been developed so that personal computers can serve as communication systems capable of transducing restricted motor movements into messages, predicting and completing messages, and producing messages in either spoken or printed form. In preparation for augmentative communication system use, microcomputers are employed for motor, linguistic, and visual training of nonvocal persons.

Election Criteria for the Adoption of an Augmentative Communication System

1980 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard C. Shane ◽  
Anthony S. Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
Decision Matrix ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Previous Therapy ◽  
Case Data

Criteria for determining candidacy for an augmentative communication system are reviewed. Included is a consideration of cognitive, oral reflex, language, motor, intelligibility, emotional, chronological age, previous therapy, imitative, and environmental factors. The multiple factors are arranged on a branching type decision matrix, which yields a decision to either elect, reject, or delay implementation of an augmentative communication system. Case data demonstrating application of the decision matrix are presented.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Based on MATLAB GUI

2021 ◽  
Vol 2113 (1) ◽  
pp. 012032
Author(s):  
Zihe Wang ◽  
Boyu Si ◽  
Jingwen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Word List ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Training Tool

Abstract In clinical practice, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an effective training tool to improve the communication skills of individuals with language impairment, hearing impairment, and autism. However, there are few studies on the development of augmentative communication systems based on Mandarin Chinese in China. This study presents an augmentative communication system developed using the MATLAB GUI platform. The system consists of two parts: a learning part and a communication part, where the learning part provides the basis of the vocabulary content for the system, covering 5558 words, and its content is mainly a word list designed based on the content of special school language textbooks. The communication part provides the system with a complete discourse training content, mainly by arranging and combining the vocabulary content of the learning part to form a complete discourse. This aided communication system can expand the vocabulary of people with language expression disorders and improve their social communication skills. In addition, the effectiveness of the system was tested in a single-subject experiment, and the results showed that the augmentative communication system is effective in learning pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, and improving the social communication.

Conversational control in nonimpaired speakers using an augmentative communication system

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Farrier ◽  
Kathryn Yorkston ◽  
Nola Marriner ◽  
David Beukelman
Keyword(s):  
Communication System ◽  
Augmentative Communication

PP103 Characteristics Of Systems Applied To Language Rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 120-121
Author(s):  
José Núñez ◽  
Ronald Rivas ◽  
Pedro Galvan ◽  
Benicio Grossling
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Motor Deficit ◽  
Attention And Memory

INTRODUCTION:In Paraguay the main cause of Traumatic Brain Injury are the accidents in ground transportation. According to data from the Basic Health Indicators 2013 of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, the regions with the highest rate of accidents in ground transportation are located in the rural zone of the country. Linguistic or communication disorder, attention and memory are the first functions that must be rehabilitated. Is essential to improve the patient's language skills to intervene the other cognitive functions. The objective of this study is to determine if free augmentative communication systems have the characteristics necessary for the cognitive rehabilitation of the language to provide a low cost solution for Traumatic Brain Injury patients in rural areas of the country.METHODS:A list of seven characteristics that contributed to verbal comprehension and expression, reading and writing, logical-verbal reasoning and numeration and calculation were compiled and compared to the Gazespeaker, which is a free augmentative communication system.RESULTS:The Gazespeaker meets the seven characteristics required for language rehabilitation.CONCLUSIONS:For patients with Traumatic Brain Injury are required low cost tools and ease-to-use like the Gazespeaker. It is a good augmentative communication system which satisfies all the characteristics required for a good language rehabilitation. In addition, this free software allows the use of an eye tracking device that can be applied to patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and severe motor deficit.

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