Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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. The book is divided into six sections with many topics, including gestural and manual communication, being discussed in more than one section.

Filip T. Loncke, Center for International Cooperation Fracaritatis, Belgium.

John Clibbens, University of Plymouth, UK.

Helen H. Arvedson, Purdue University, USA.

Lyle Lloyd, Purdue University, USA.

List of Contributors

ix

Foreword

xvii

Prue Fuller

Introduction

xix

Filip T. Loncke

John Clibbens

Helen H. Arvidson

Lyle L. Lloyd

Section I: Language Development

1

(74)

Introduction to Language Development

3

(5)

Stephen von Tetzchner

The Bimodal Situation of Children Learning Language Using Manual and Graphic Signs

8

(23)

Martine Smith

Nicola Grove

Form and Meaning in Alternative Language Development

31

(9)

Erland Hjelmquist

Understanding the Impact of Graphic Sign Use on the Message Structure

40

(9)

Gloria Soto

Linking Language Learning Experiences and Grammatical Acquisition

49

(13)

Ann Sutton

Reflections on the Development of Alternative Language Forms

62

(13)

Judith D. Oxley

Stephen von Tetzchner

Section II: Natural Language Processing

75

(80)

Language Processing Techniques and Resources for Communication Aids

77

(7)

Stefan Langer

Sheri Hunnicutt

Marianne Hickey

Modelling Pragmatics in AAC

84

(8)

John Todman

Norman Alm

Portia File

Considerations on the Automatic Evaluation of Word Prediction Systems

92

(13)

Sira E. Palazuelos-Cagigas

Santiago Aguilera-Navarro

Jose L. Rodrigo-Mateos

Juan I. Godino-Llorente

Jose L. Martin-Sanchez

The Role of Evaluation in Bringing NLP to AAC: A Case to Consider

105

(18)

Kathleen F. McCoy

Dave Hershberger

Evaluation of NLP Technology for AAC Using Logged Data

123

(10)

Ann Copestake

Dan Flickinger

Grammar and Lexicons for a Speech-interfaced Knowledge-based Engineering Program (ICAD)

133

(11)

Alice Carlberger

ScriptLog. A Tool for Logging the Writing Process and its Possible Diagnostic Use

144

(6)

Elisabeth Ahlsen

Sven Stromqvist

Some Future Research Directions

150

(5)

Norman Alm

Stefan Langer

Marianne Hickey

Section III: Graphic Symbol Use

155

(50)

Considerations for Understanding The Nature and Use of Graphic Symbols

157

(4)

Filip T. Loncke

Lyle L. Lloyd

Graphic Symbol Use: An Orientation Toward Theoretical Relevance

161

(13)

Lyle L. Lloyd

Filip T. Loncke

Helen H. Arvidson

Graphic Symbols: Clinical Issues

174

(16)

Helen H. Arvidson

Shirley McNaughton

Gillian Nelms

Filip T. Loncke

Lyle L. Lloyd

Graphic Symbols and Information Processing

190

(11)

Filip T. Loncke

Lyle L. Lloyd

Hans van Balkom

Helen H. Arvidson

Research Issues and Graphic Symbol Use

201

(4)

Lyle L. Lloyd

Filip T. Loncke

Section IV: Outcomes Measurement in AAC

205

(24)

Outcomes Measurement in AAC

207

(22)

Mats Granlund

Sarah Blackstone

Section V: Family Issues and AAC

229

(26)

Moving Forward with Families: Perspectives on AAC Research and Practice

231

(24)

Lynn A. Sweeney

Section VI: Consumer Issues and AAC

255

(46)

An Introduction to Consumer Perspectives in AAC Research: Approaches, Techniques and their Theoretical Underpinnings

257

(5)

Ralf W. Schlosser

Challenging Oppression: Augmented Communicators' Involvement in AAC Research

262

(16)

Susan Balandin

Pammi Raghavendra

Nothing About Me Without Me: A Proposal for Participatory Action Research in AAC

278

(12)

Hank Bersani Jr

Examining the Perspectives of Families: Issues Related to Conducting Cross-cultural Research

290

(11)

Mary Blake Huer

Howard P. Parette Jr

References

301

(38)

Index

339

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication New Directions in Research and Practice

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