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A Comparison between the Use of Two Speech-Generating Devices: A Non-Speaking Student's Displayed Communicative Competence and Agency in Morning Meetings in a Compulsory School for Children with Severe Learning Disabilities
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Tegler, Helena; Pilesjö, Maja S. – Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 2023
This study examines the displayed communicative competence and agency of a non-speaking student at a compulsory school for children with severe learning disabilities. The use of two different speech-generating devices (a single-message versus a multi-message speech-generating device) and the assignment of participation role (having the role of…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills, Severe Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Teachers' Experiences of Using Eye Gaze-Controlled Computers for Pupils with Severe Motor Impairments and without Speech
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Rytterström, Patrik; Borgestig, Maria; Hemmingsson, Helena – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2016
The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' experiences of using eye gaze-controlled computers with pupils with severe disabilities. Technology to control a computer with eye gaze is a fast growing field and has promising implications for people with severe disabilities. This is a new assistive technology and a new learning situation for…
Descriptors: Eye Movements, Computer Uses in Education, Severe Disabilities, Educational Technology