NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
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
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
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
Patterns of Communicative Interaction between a Child with Severe Speech and Physical Impairments and Her Caregiver during a Mealtime Activity
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ferm, Ulrika; Ahlsen, Elisabeth; Bjorck-Akesson, Eva – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: Interaction between caregivers and children with severe impairments is closely related to the demands of daily activities. This study examines the relationship between interaction and the routine mealtime activity at home. Method: Patterns of interaction between a child (aged 6 years and 6 months) with severe speech and physical…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Caregivers, Interaction, Assistive Technology
Phonological Awareness in Swedish-Speaking Children with Complex Communication Needs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Larsson, Maria; Sandberg, Annika Dahlgren – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Children with complex communication needs (CCN) often experience problems achieving literacy. The aim of this project was to study phonological awareness, a central predictor for literacy achievement, in children with CCN, and to compare their performance to a group of children with natural speech. Method: One group of 15 Swedish…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Articulation (Speech), Communication Disorders, Phonemic Awareness