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AAC Journal Contents 1995-1997

 

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the official journal of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), published quarterly by Decker Periodicals Inc. of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. AAC publishes original articles with direct application to the communication needs of persons with severe speech and/or communication impairments for whom augmentative and alternative communication techniques and systems may be assistive.

1995

Volume 11/Number 1

  • Use of Nondisabled Subjects in AAC Research: Confessions of a Research Infidel
    (pp. 2-5)
    D. Jeffery Higginbotham
  • Limitations in the Use of Nondisabled Subjects in AAC Research
    (pp.6-10)
    Jan L. Bedrosian
  • Subject Selection in AAC Research: Decision Points
    (pp. 11-13)
    D. Jeffery Higginbotham
  • Digital Speech Synthesis: A Tutorial
    (pp. 14-25)
    Horabail S. Venkatagiri and T. V. Ramabadran
  • AAC Systems Used by People with Cerebral Palsy in Scotland: A Demographic Study
    (pp. 26-36)
    Joan Murphy, Ivana Markov , Eleanor Moodie, Janet Scott, and Sally Boa
  • Empowering System Users in Peer Training
    (pp. 37-48)
    Marilyn Jean Buzolich and Judith Lunger
  • Communication Intervention for Persons with Profound Disabilities: A Swedish Perspective
    (pp. 49-59)
    Mats Granlund, Eva Björck-Åkesson, Jane Brodin, and Cecilia Olsson
     

Volume 11/Number 2

  • Preprofessional Preparation in Augmentative and Alternative Communication: State-of-the-Art Report
    (pp. 61-73)
    Ann Ratcliff and David Beukelman
  • Factors Affecting the Intelligibility of Synthesized Speech
    (pp.74-78)
    Julie W. Scherz and Mary M. Beer
  • Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Supports: A Look at Outcomes
    (pp. 79-88)
    Diane Nelson Bryen, Graciela Slesaransky, and Denise Brown Baker
  • Effects of Concrete Versus Verbal Choice Systems on Problem Behavior
    (pp. 89-92)
    Bobbie Vaughn and Robert H. Horner
  • Effects of Altering Communicative Input for Students with Autism and No Speech: Two Case Studies
    (pp. 93-100)
    Susan L. Peterson, Andrew S. Bondy, Yvette Vincent, and Cindy S. Finnegan
  • Analysis of Listeners' Summaries of Synthesized Speech Passages
    (pp. 101-112)
    D. Jeffery Higginbotham and Elizabeth Baird
  • Synthetic Speech Intelligibility Under Several Experimental Conditions
    (pp. 113-117)
    Donald Fucci, Mary E. Reynolds, Ramesh Bettagere, and Maria Diana Gonzales
  • Investigation of Blissymbol Use from a Language Research Paradigm
    (pp. 118-130)
    Gloria Soto and Wanda Toro-Zambrana
  • Research Priorities in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
    (pp. 131-134)
    David R. Beukelman and Beth M. Ansel

Volume 11/Number 3

  • Use of AAC by Individuals with Acquired Neurologic Communication Disabilities: Results of an Australian Survey
    (pp. 138-146)
    Alison Russell and Sue McAllister
  • Younger and Older Adults' Rate Performance When Listening to Synthetic Speech
    (pp. 147-153)
    Brenda Sutton, Julia King, Karen Hux, and David R. Beukelman
  • Comparison of Two Training Methods in the Learning and Generalization of Blissymbolics
    (pp. 154-164)
    Tracy A. Shepherd and Robert G. Haaf
  • Dysarthric Speakers' Intelligibility and Speech Characteristics in Relation to Computer Speech Recognition
    (pp. 165-174)
    Linda J. Ferrier, Howard C. Shane, Holly F. Ballard, Tyler Carpenter, and Anne Benoit
  • Effects of Supplemental Linguistic Cues on the Intelligibility of Severely Dysarthric Speakers
    (pp. 176-186)
    Christine Beliveau, Megan M. Hodge, and Paul H. Hagler
  • Intervention Using Talking Word Processing Software: An Aphasia Case Study
    (pp. 187-192)
    Julia M. King and Karen Hux
  • Family Perspective on Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Families of Young Children
    (pp. 193-201)
    Dianne H. Angelo, Sheila D. Jones, and Stephen M. Kokoska
     

Volume 11/Number 4

  • Functional Augmentative Communication and Positive Behavior Change
    (pp. 207-211)
    Linda A. Robinson and Robert E. Owens, Jr.
  • Approaching Literacy with AAC Graphics
    (pp. 212-228)
    Shirley McNaughton and Peter Lindsay
  • Evaluation of the Content of Computer-Aided Conversations
    (pp.229-234)
    John Todman, Leona Elder, and Norman Alm
  • Electronic Mail: Service from Afar for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
    (pp. 236-243)
    Elizabeth MacKinnon, Gillian King, Tamzin Cathers, and John Scott
  • Comparative Intelligibility of Five Synthesized Voices
    (pp.244-247)
    Stacie L. Rupprecht, David R. Beukelman, and Holli Vrtiska
  • Comparison of Sign Alone and in Combination with an Electronic Communication Device in Early Language Intervention: Case Study
    (pp. 249-259)
    Teresa A. Iacono and Joanne E. Duncum
  • Small Talk in Adult Conversation: Implications for AAC Vocabulary Selection
    (pp. 260-264)
    Julia King, Tracie Spoeneman, Sheela Stuart, and David R. Beukelman
     

1996

Volume 12/Number 1

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Developing Countries: Challenge of the Future
    (pp. 1-12)
    Erna Alant
  • Family Perspective on Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Families of Adolescents and Young Adults
    (pp. 13-20)
    Dianne H. Angelo, Stephen M. Kokoska, and Sheila D. Jones
  • Comparison of Two Selection Techniques Used in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
    (pp. 23-31)
    Eva M. Horn and Hazel A. Jones
  • Synthetic Speech Intelligibility: Comparison of Native and Non-native Speakers of English
    (pp. 32-36)
    Mary E. Reynolds, Z. S. Bond, and Donald Fucci
  • Multimodal Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Case Study
    (pp. 37-45)
    Doreen M. Blischak and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Laser Pointers: Are They Safe for Use by Children?
    (pp. 47-51)
    Gregory J. Salamo and Thomas Jakobs
  • Cultural Aspects in the Development of AAC Users
    (pp. 52-58)
    Orit E. Hetzroni and Ovetta L. Harris
     

Volume 12/Number 2

  • Comparisons of Five Symbol Assessment Protocols with Nondisabled Preschoolers and Learners with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
    (pp. 63-77)
    Kate Franklin, Pat Mirenda, and Gail Phillips
  • Attitudes of Children toward a Similar-Aged Child Who Uses Augmentative Communication
    (pp. 78-87)
    Ann R. Beck and Marcia Dennis
  • Teaching Children with Rett Syndrome to Request Preferred Objects Using Aided Communication: Two Preliminary Studies
    (pp. 78-96)
    Jeff Sigafoos, Susan Laurie, and Donna Pennell
  • Spontaneity of Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: Critical Review
    (pp.97-109)
    Mark Carter, Greg D. Hotchkis, and Mary C. Cassar
  • Baby-Babble-Blanket: Infant Interface with Automatic Data Collection
    (pp. 110-119)
    Linda J. Ferrier, Harriet J. Fell, Zehra Mooraj, Heriklia Delta, and Dana Moscoe
  • Application of Ordered Probit Techniques to Analyze Ratings of Blissymbol Complexity
    (pp. 122-126)
    Gloria Soto, Michael J. Cassidy, and Samer M. Madanat
     

Volume 12/Number 3

  • Phonologic Awareness and Literacy Abilities in Nonspeaking Preschool Children with Cerebral Palsy
    (pp. 138-153)
    Annika Dahlgren Sandberg and Erland Hjelmquist
  • Effect of a Word Prediction Feature on User Performance
    (pp. 155-168)
    Heidi Horstmann Koester and Simon P. Levine
  • Promoting Nontask-Related Communication at Vocational Sites
    (pp.169-178)
    Kathryn Wolff Heller, Margaret H. Allgood, Bobby Davis, Susan E.Arnold, Melanie D. Castelle, and Teresa A. Taber
  • Two-Item Comparison Task to Assess Category Structure
    (pp. 181-187)
    Kenneth O. Simpson, Karen Hux, David R. Beukelman, Suzanne Lutt, and Carol Gaebler
  • Comments on Some Statistical Techniques Observed in AAC Papers
    (pp.189-192)
    G. Alan Creak
  • Sheltered Employment and Augmentative Communication: An Oxymoron?
    (pp. 193-197)
    Pat Mirenda
     

Volume 12/Number 4

  • Community-Based Employment: Experiences of Adults Who Use AAC
    (pp.215-228)
    Janice Light, Betty Stoltz, and David McNaughton
  • Language Treatment Approach for Users of AAC: Experimental Single-Subject Investigation
    (pp. 230-243)
    Lisa Harris, Elizabeth Skarakis Doyle, and Robert Haaf
  • Pictures as Communication Symbols for Students with Severe Intellectual Disability
    (pp. 244-255)
    Jennifer Stephenson and Ken Linfoot
  • AAC Aphasiology: Partnership for Future Research
    (pp. 257-271)
    Lynn E. Fox and Melanie Fried-Oken
  • Longitudinal Research: Considerations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
    (pp. 272-276)
    Rose Sevcik, Mary Ann Romski, and Bronwyn Robinson
     

1997

Volume 13/Number 1

  • Nomenclature of Category Levels in Graphic Symbols, Part I: Is a Flower a Flower a Flower?
    (pp. 4-13)
    Ralf Schlosser
  • Nomenclature of Category Levels in Graphic Symbols, Part II: The Role of Similarity in Categorization
    (pp. 14-29)
    Ralf Schlosser
  • Initial Study into the Effects of Translucency and Complexity on the Learning of Blissymbols by Children and Adults with Normal Cognitive Abilities
    (pp. 30-39)
    Donald Fuller
  • Vocabulary Use during Extended Conversations by Two Cohorts of Older Adults
    (pp. 40-47)
    Sheela Stuart, David Beukelman, and Julia King
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication Decision Making for Children with Severely Unintelligible Speech
    (pp. 48-58)
    Patricia Dowden
     

Volume 13/Number 2

  • "Communication Is the Essence of Human Life": Reflections on Communicative Competence
    (pp. 61-70)
    Janice Light
  • Effects of Speech Training on the Accuracy of Speech Recognition for an Individual with a Speech Impairment
    (pp. 71-80)
    Ava-Lee Kotler and Nancy Thomas-Tonell
  • Effects of Three Instructional Modes on the Performance of Novice Preprofessional Students with AAC Technology
    (pp. 81-86)
    Kenneth O. Simpson, Gary D. Cumley, Betsy Novak, Jennifer Tegtmeier, and David R. Beukelman
  • Effects of Synthetic Speech, Gender, and Perceived Similarity on Attitudes toward the Augmented Communicator
    (pp. 87-98)
    Daniel W. Gorenflo and Carole W. Gorenflo
  • Direct Work with Adults Who Use AAC: Comparison of Attitudes and Activities of Speech and Language Therapists and Non-speech and Language Therapists
    (pp. 92-98)
    Joan Murphy
  • Word Identification and Sentence Verification of Two Synthetic Speech Systems by Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
    (pp.99-107)
    Rajinder K. Koul and Jennifer Hanners
  • Variations on the Written Choice Communication Strategy for Individuals with Severe Aphasia
    (pp. 108-116)
    Joanne Lasker, Karen Hux, Kathryn L. Garrett, Erika M. Moncrief, and Tammy J. Eischeid
  • Efficiency with Which Disabled and Nondisabled Students Locate Words in Cue Windows: Study of Three Organizational Strategies-Frequency of Word Use, Word Length, and Alphabetic Order
    (pp. 117-124)
    Amy Lanspa, Lisa A. Wood, and David R. Beukelman
  • Assessment of Computer-Aided Assistive Technology: Analysis of Outcomes and Costs
    (pp. 125-135)
    Ursula Hass, Agneta Andersson, Hakan Brodin, and Jan Persson
     

Volume 13/Number 3

  • Introduction: Special Section on Language Development in Children Who Use AAC
    (pp. 139-140)
    Rhea Paul
  • Facilitating Transitions in Language Development for Children Using AAC
    (pp. 141-148)
    Rhea Paul
  • Fostering Early Language Acquisition and AAC Use: Exploring Reciprocal Influences between Children and Their Environments
    (pp.149-157)
    Stephen N. Calculator
  • "Let's Go Star Fishing": Reflections on the Contexts of Language Learning for Children Who Use Aided AAC
    (pp. 158-171)
    Janice Light
  • Framework for Studying How Children with Developmental Disabilities Develop Language through Augmented Means
    (pp. 172-178)
    Mary Ann Romski, Rose A. Sevcik, and Lauren B. Adamson
  • Language Acquisition in Young AAC System Users: Issues and Directions for Future Research
    (pp. 179-185)
    Jan Bedrosian
  • Special Education Teacher Attitudes toward AAC: Preliminary Survey
    (pp. 186-197)
    Gloria Soto
     

Volume 13/Number 4

  • Supporting Individuals with Challenging Behavior through Functional Communication Training and AAC: Research Review
    (pp. 207-225)
    Pat Mirenda
  • Effects of Paired-Associate Learning Versus Symbol Explanations on Blissymbol Comprehension and Production
    (pp. 226-238)
    Ralf W. Schlosser and Lyle L. Lloyd
  • Keystroke-Level Models for User Performance with Word Prediction
    (pp. 239-257)
    Heidi Horstmann Koester and Simon P. Levine
  • Moving toward Employment Using AAC: Case Study
    (pp. 258-262)
    A. Carol Odom and Michael Upthegrove

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