Augmentative and Alternative Communication New Directions in Research and Practice

by Loncke, Filip; Clibbens, John; Arvidson, Helen; Lord, Lyle

• ISBN13: 9781861561435
• ISBN10: 1861561431
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-08
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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