Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the vocabulary use patterns of 65- to 74-year-old and 75- to 85-year-old adults. Communication samples of routine conversations were collected from 10 individuals (5 men and 5 women) for each age cohort using voice-activated portable audiotape recorders. Analysis for frequency and commonality of word use was completed using custom computer software and are reported in extensive appendices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 40-47 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1997 |
Keywords
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Communication
- Vocabulary
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Speech and Hearing