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A survey of augmentative and alternative communication service provision in Hong Kong

, 2010
A survey was conducted to understand the service provisions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in Hong Kong. The response rates of special pre-school training centers and special schools were 59 and 71, respectively.
Lam, E, Eric Tam, Catherine Lam, Emily Lam, Lorinda Lam, Sin, D, Cecilia Ng, Ng, C, Siu, E, Lam, C, Fong, A, Dorene Sin, Tam, E, Mandy Chui, Lam, L, Chui, M, Elaine Siu, Anita Fong   +17 more
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The Effect of Context Priming and Task Type on Augmentative Communication Performance

, 2009
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are special purpose electronic devices that generate speech output and are used by individuals who have specialized communication needs instead of voice communication.
Adams, Kimberley, Sunm, Michelle, Bisantz, Ann, Higginbotham, Jeffrey   +3 more
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Nonspeaking children in schools for children with severe mental disabilities in the greater Pretoria area: Implications for speech-language therapists

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 1996
The aim of this study was to describe children enrolled in registered schools for children with severe mental disabilities in the greater Pretoria area in order to compile a profile of nonspeaking children.
Juan Bornman, Erna Alant
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Identifying Patterns of Hospitalizations Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Population‐Based Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) experience more hospitalizations than the general population. We aimed to identify distinct hospitalization patterns among Queensland CCSs and the associated characteristics. Methods Cases (aged ≤14 years) diagnosed between 1995 and 2019 while residents of Queensland were identified through the ...
Hai Pham, Teyl Engstrom, Peter Baade, Natalie Bradford, Sarah Pont, Louise Marquart‐Wilson, Natasha Nassar, Jason D. Pole   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Qualitative Analysis of Email Interactions of Children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

, 2010
The aim of this study was to introduce e-mail as a form of interaction for a group of six children who use augmentative and alternative communication. In a 12-week exploratory study aspects of the e-mail messages sent were analyzed.
Sundqvist, Anett,, Anett Sundqvist, Rönnberg, Jerker,, Jerker Rönnberg, Sundqvist, Annette (Anett),   +4 more
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The development of a screening schedule for use by teachers to describe the communication abilities of children with severe disabilities

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 1996
The study developed a screening schedule for teachers to describe the abilities of children with severe disabilities. teachers were trained in the use of such an assessment procedure. Both the schedule as well as the training were evaluated.
Anna-Marie Wium, Erna Alant
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Development of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Media System for Autism Spectrum Disorder with Complex Communication Needs

Journal of Education for Sustainability and Diversity, 2023
This study aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with difficulties communicating, especially expressive language. This research develops alternative and augmentative communication media needed in expressing his wishes to the people ...
Kiki Rezkiani, Imas Diana Aprilia
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) as an augmentative communication system for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) : a South African pilot study [PDF]

, 2006
Includes bibliographical references (leaves185-195)
Travis, Julia
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