TY - JOUR
T1 - A Comprehensive Augmentative Communication System for an Adult with Brocas Aphasia
AU - Garrett, Kathryn L.
AU - Beukelman, David R.
AU - Low-Morrow, Deanna
PY - 1989/1
Y1 - 1989/1
N2 - A multimodality augmentative communication system was developed for a 74-year-old man with Brocas aphasia. System development began with an assessment of the subjects communication competencies and needs. Decisions were made regarding which modes of communication could be capitalized on without additional instruction, and which modes could be enhanced via augmentation in order to successfully transmit messages. A multimodal communication system consisting of natural speech, gestures, writing, drawing a first letter spelling alphabet card, a thematic word dictionary, breakdown clues, and control phrases was eventually developed. The tangible components of the system were consolidated into a small portable notebook. Issues regarding instruction in system use, interaction, and vocabulary selection were addressed. Data collected by videotaping interaction with unfamiliar speakers revealed that fewer communication breakdowns were present in the augmented condition than in the unaugmented condition, indicating greater efficiency of message transmission.
AB - A multimodality augmentative communication system was developed for a 74-year-old man with Brocas aphasia. System development began with an assessment of the subjects communication competencies and needs. Decisions were made regarding which modes of communication could be capitalized on without additional instruction, and which modes could be enhanced via augmentation in order to successfully transmit messages. A multimodal communication system consisting of natural speech, gestures, writing, drawing a first letter spelling alphabet card, a thematic word dictionary, breakdown clues, and control phrases was eventually developed. The tangible components of the system were consolidated into a small portable notebook. Issues regarding instruction in system use, interaction, and vocabulary selection were addressed. Data collected by videotaping interaction with unfamiliar speakers revealed that fewer communication breakdowns were present in the augmented condition than in the unaugmented condition, indicating greater efficiency of message transmission.
KW - Aphasia
KW - Augmentative Communication
KW - Multimodal Communication
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U2 - 10.1080/07434618912331274976
DO - 10.1080/07434618912331274976
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84961430108
SN - 0743-4618
VL - 5
SP - 55
EP - 61
JO - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
JF - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
IS - 1
ER -