The use of augmentative and alternative communication apps for the iPad, iPod and iPhone: an overview of recent developments [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the communication applications (apps) that can be used with devices such as the iPad, iPod and iPhone to support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Bradshaw, Jill; id_orcid, Bradshaw, Jill
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An Activity Systemic Approach to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
, 2010 The purpose of this paper is to discuss and highlight how Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) can contribute to the understanding of the different factors at play when a person is using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It is based
Rydeman, Bitte,, Hedvall, Per-Olof
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Towards the improvement of augmentative and alternative communication through the modelling of conversation [PDF]
, 2013 Non-speaking people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems typically have low rates of communication which reduces their ability to interact with others.
Arnott, John L., Alm, Norman
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The state of commercial augmentative biological control: plenty of natural enemies, but a frustrating lack of uptake [PDF]
, 2012 Augmentative biological control concerns the periodical release of natural enemies. In com- mercial augmentative biological control, natural enemies are mass-reared in biofactories for release in large numbers to obtain an immediate control of pests. The
van Lenteren, J.C., Lenteren, J.C., van
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Surgical Treatment of Periimplantitis With Augmentative Techniques. [PDF]
, 2019 OBJECTIVES To address the focused question: "In patients with osseointegrated implants diagnosed with periimplantitis, what are the clinical and radiographic outcomes of augmentative surgical interventions compared with nonaugmentative surgical ...
Keeve, Philip Leander +8 more
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Use of consumer wireless devices by South Africans with severe communication disability
African Journal of Disability, 2016 Background: Advancements in wireless technology (e.g. cell phones and tablets) have opened new communication opportunities and environments for individuals with severe communication disabilities.
Juan Bornman +3 more
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To Augment or Not to Augment? Data Augmentation in User Identification Based on Motion Sensors [PDF]
, 2020 Nowadays, commonly-used authentication systems for mobile device users, e.g. password checking, face recognition or fingerprint scanning, are susceptible to various kinds of attacks. In order to prevent some of the possible attacks, these explicit authentication systems can be enhanced by considering a two-factor authentication scheme, in which the ...
Cezara Benegui, Radu Tudor Ionescu
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South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2007 Although the sequence of graphic or pictorial symbols displayed on a communication board can have an impact on the language output of children, very little research has been conducted to describe this.
Erna Alant +2 more
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African Journal of Disability, 2020 Background: Persons with disabilities are generally at greater risk of experiencing violence than their peers without a disability. Within the sphere of disability, individuals with severe communication disabilities are particularly vulnerable and have ...
Robyn M. White +4 more
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Rethinking family (dis)engagement with Augmentative and Alternative Communication [PDF]
, 2021 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a core component of special education for many children with learning disabilities and/or autism who have minimal or no speech.
Doak, Lauran +3 more
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