Crossing the communication chasm.

IF 2.1 3区 医学 Q1 AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Melissa Crisp-Cooper
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Abstract

This paper focuses on reducing social isolation for people who cannot rely on spoken words to communicate. It is based on my experiences and perspectives. Technology has made social inclusion easier and harder. Sending emails or texts has opened doors. Technology has also sped up communication. It can be hard to find space in conversations. I use different communication methods depending on the situation, my message, or the listener. Using my voice with patient, familiar communication partners is the best way to express myself. Talking to others can be a frustrating experience. Sometimes I ask others to revoice my words. Paid communication supporters are difficult to find, train, and retain. For messages to new communication partners, I pre-type my thoughts into my AAC. The robotic voice is not my voice. It is another piece of technology that highlights how differently we interact with the world. We can advocate for a world where all AAC users are valued and included by: designing technology that adapts to the needs of each user; funding qualified communication supporters; implementing stronger employment policies; creating access to AAC that goes beyond functional needs; building community; and educating communication partners to assume competence and be patient listeners.

跨越沟通鸿沟。
这篇论文的重点是为那些不能依靠口语交流的人减少社会孤立。它是基于我的经验和观点。科技让社会包容变得既容易又困难。发送电子邮件或短信为你打开了大门。科技也加速了交流。在谈话中很难找到空间。我根据情况、我的信息或听者使用不同的沟通方法。用我的声音和耐心的,熟悉的沟通伙伴是最好的方式来表达自己。与他人交谈可能是一种令人沮丧的经历。有时我会让别人收回我说过的话。付费交流支持者很难找到、培训和留住。对于给新交流伙伴的信息,我会在AAC中预先输入我的想法。机器人的声音不是我的声音。这是另一项凸显我们与世界互动方式不同的技术。我们可以通过以下方式倡导一个所有AAC用户都受到重视和包容的世界:设计适应每个用户需求的技术;资助合格的传播支持者;实施更有力的就业政策;创造超越功能需求的AAC访问途径;建立社区;并教育沟通伙伴承担能力并成为耐心的倾听者。
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-
CiteScore
2.80
自引率
15.00%
发文量
25
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: As the official journal of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) publishes scientific articles related to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that report research concerning assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of people who use or have the potential to use AAC systems; or that discuss theory, technology, and systems development relevant to AAC. The broad range of topic included in the Journal reflects the development of this field internationally. Manuscripts submitted to AAC should fall within one of the following categories, AND MUST COMPLY with associated page maximums listed on page 3 of the Manuscript Preparation Guide. Research articles (full peer review), These manuscripts report the results of original empirical research, including studies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with both group and single-case experimental research designs (e.g, Binger et al., 2008; Petroi et al., 2014). Technical, research, and intervention notes (full peer review): These are brief manuscripts that address methodological, statistical, technical, or clinical issues or innovations that are of relevance to the AAC community and are designed to bring the research community’s attention to areas that have been minimally or poorly researched in the past (e.g., research note: Thunberg et al., 2016; intervention notes: Laubscher et al., 2019).
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