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http://dx.doi.org/10.9728/dcs.2018.19.7.1281

Designing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Application for Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities  

Kim, Seul-Gi (Rehabilitation Research Institute, National Rehabilitation Center)
Yook, Juhye (Department of Rehabilitation Technology, Korea Nazarene University)
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Journal of Digital Contents Society / v.19, no.7, 2018 , pp. 1281-1287 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, specific elements and functions in modules of the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) application for children with severe and multiple disabilities were elicited, and screen interface was designed accordingly. As results, screen configuration, communication display edition, audiovisual output, and switch and scanning modules were defined. Screen configuration module consists of communication category, spelling board, favorites, screen lock, and setting function. The Communication display edition module includes communication categories, symbols, and favorites edition. The audiovisual output module provides the ability to adjust the pitch, intensity, speed, and tone of the voice individually in the form of auditory output. In the form of visual output, the background color and size of the frame, border color and thickness are adjusted. The switch and scanning module provides a function to select by pressing the switch when the symbol cell is highlighted audibly and visually. The development of the AAC application designed in this study is needed.
Keywords
Assistive Technology; Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities; Communication Contents; Designing Communication App;
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