| Description |
xx, 346 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Prue Fuller -- Introduction / Filip T. Loncke, John Clibbens and Helen H. Arvidson / [et al.] -- Sect. I. Language Development. Ch. 1. Introduction to Language Development / Stephen von Tetzchner. Ch. 2. The Bimodal Situation of Children Learning Language Using Manual and Graphic Signs / Martine Smith and Nicola Grove. Ch. 3. Form and Meaning in Alternative Language Development / Erland Hjelmquist. Ch. 4. Understanding the Impact of Graphic Sign Use on the Message Structure / Gloria Soto. Ch. 5. Linking Language Learning Experiences and Grammatical Acquisition / Ann Sutton. Ch. 6. Reflections on the Development of Alternative Language Forms / Judith D. Oxley and Stephen von Tetzchner -- Sect. II. Natural Language Processing. Ch. 7. Language Processing Techniques and Resources for Communication Aids / Stefan Langer, Sheri Hunnicutt and Marianne Hickey. Ch. 8. Modelling Pragmatics in AAC / John Todman, Norman Alm and Portia File. Ch. 9. Considerations on the Automatic Evaluation of Word Prediction Systems / Sira E. Palazuelos-Cagigas, Santiago Aguilera-Navarro and Jose L. Rodrigo-Mateos / [et al.]. Ch. 10. The Role of Evaluation in Bringing NLP to AAC: A Case to Consider / Kathleen F. McCoy and Dave Hershberger. Ch. 11. Evaluation of NLP Technology for AAC Using Logged Data / Ann Copestake and Dan Flickinger. Ch. 12. Grammar and Lexicons for a Speech-interfaced Knowledge-based Engineering Program (ICAD) / Alice Carlberger. Ch. 13. ScriptLog. A Tool for Logging the Writing Process and its Possible Diagnostic Use / Elisabeth Ahlsen and Sven Stromqvist. Ch. 14. Some Future Research Directions / Norman Alm, Stefan Langer and Marianne Hickey -- Sect. III. Graphic Symbol Use. Ch. 15. Considerations for Understanding The Nature and Use of Graphic Symbols / Filip T. Loncke and Lyle L. Lloyd. Ch. 16. Graphic Symbol Use: An Orientation Toward Theoretical Relevance / Lyle L. Lloyd, Filip T. Loncke and Helen H. Arvidson. Ch. 17. Graphic Symbols: Clinical Issues / Helen H. Arvidson, Shirley McNaughton and Gillian Nelms / [et al.]. Ch. 18. Graphic Symbols and Information Processing / Filip T. Loncke, Lyle L. Lloyd and Hans van Balkom / [et al.]. Ch. 19. Research Issues and Graphic Symbol Use / Lyle L. Lloyd and Filip T. Loncke -- Sect. IV. Outcomes Measurement in AAC. Ch. 20. Outcomes Measurement in AAC / Mats Granlund and Sarah Blackstone -- Sect. V. Family Issues and AAC. Ch. 21. Moving Forward with Families: Perspectives on AAC Research and Practice / Lynn A. Sweeney -- Sect. VI. Consumer Issues and AAC. Ch. 22. An Introduction to Consumer Perspectives in AAC Research: Approaches, Techniques and their Theoretical Underpinnings / Ralf W. Schlosser. Ch. 23. Challenging Oppression: Augmented Communicators' Involvement in AAC Research / Susan Balandin and Pammi Raghavendra. Ch. 24. Nothing About Me Without Me: A Proposal for Participatory Action Research in AAC / Hank Bersani, Jr. Ch. 25. Examining the Perspectives of Families: Issues Related to Conducting Cross-cultural Research / Mary Blake Huer and Howard P. Parette, Jr |
| Summary |
"Augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) is the result of multiple developments in several areas of educational sciences, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, engineering, speech synthesis, sociology and psycholinguistics. With contributions from leaders in their fields from across the world, this book focuses on current AAC research and examines ways in which it contributes to a better general understanding of processes related to its use and implementation."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Means of communication.
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Communication devices for people with disabilities.
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Communication Aids for Disabled.
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| Author |
Loncke, Filip.
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| LC no. |
2007386005 |
| ISBN |
1861561431 paperback |
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