A Communication System for the Severely Dysarthric Speaker with an Intact Language System.

Beukelman, David R.; Yorkston, Kathryn

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A Communication System for the Severely Dysarthric Speaker with an Intact Language System

Beukelman, David R.; Yorkston, Kathryn

Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 42, 2, 265-70, May 77

Two severely dysarthric speakers--having articulation problems due to lack of muscle control--(17 and 61-years-old) who had previously spelled entire messages on an alphabet board were taught a communication system in which they pointed to the first letter of each word as they spoke. (Author/IM)

Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Exceptional Child Research, Expressive Language, Skill Development, Speech Handicaps, Verbal Communication

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