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Reimagining AAC designs for children during dynamic social situations by leveraging smart device design.

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-22 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2434673

Kevin M Pitt, Ciara L Ousley

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Mental health and mental health problems among users of AAC: a scoping review.

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-22 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2434680

Jørn Østvik, Mats Granlund, Astrid Røsland Seim

{"title":"Mental health and mental health problems among users of AAC: a scoping review.","authors":"Jørn Østvik, Mats Granlund, Astrid Røsland Seim","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2434680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2024.2434680","url":null,"abstract":"Functional communication is crucial for mental health and for coping with mental health problems. People with disabilities are at increased risk of mental health problems, and people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are reported to be at greater risk of depression and anxiety than people without impairments. This scoping review summarizes existing knowledge about the mental health and mental health problems of people who use AAC. The review includes nine publications, published between 2001 and 2022. These mainly report on adults and elderly people who use AAC. Four of the nine publications included people who use AAC due to acquired impairments. None of the studies reported the prevalence of mental health problems and only a few addressed factors of positive mental health. The results indicate a shortage of theoretical accounts for most of the publications included, and the publications are not built on each other. The scarcity of knowledge is discussed in relation to the idea that the need for communicative support is a need based on communicative functioning rather than any diagnostic category and thus not visible in much of the health literature based on diagnostic categories. Several implications for practice and research are suggested.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluating the effect of lag schedule of reinforcement and progressive-time delay in increasing varied augmented requesting.

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-22 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2433951

Nouf M Alzrayer

{"title":"Evaluating the effect of lag schedule of reinforcement and progressive-time delay in increasing varied augmented requesting.","authors":"Nouf M Alzrayer","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2433951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2024.2433951","url":null,"abstract":"Request training can produce highly repetitive requests unless the setting is organized to encourage request diversity, particularly for individuals who depend on speech-generating devices (SGDs). Previous studies have shown that request training utilizing a lag schedule and progressive-time delay led to an increase in variability among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The impact of lag schedules on augmented requesting remains to be seen. Hence, the present research aimed to examine the effect of a lag schedule of reinforcement in conjunction with progressive-time delay on enhancing the frequency of variant augmented requests in three children with ASD. Additionally, the study assessed the participants' ability to apply the acquired skills to different situations (such as preferred objects and daily routines) and sustain the desired behavior. The initial findings indicated that the intervention effectively boosted varied augmented requests, mainly when using a thinner schedule of reinforcements. The paper concludes by discussing the clinical significance, constraints, and potential paths for future investigation.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Voices from the field: exploring service providers' insights into service delivery and AAC use in Canada. 来自现场的声音：探索加拿大服务提供者对服务提供和 AAC 使用的见解。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-26 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2023.2295929

Stephanie Lackey, Seamus Burnham, Glenda Watson Hyatt, Tracy Shepherd, Shane Pinder, T Claire Davies, Beata Batorowicz

{"title":"Voices from the field: exploring service providers' insights into service delivery and AAC use in Canada.","authors":"Stephanie Lackey, Seamus Burnham, Glenda Watson Hyatt, Tracy Shepherd, Shane Pinder, T Claire Davies, Beata Batorowicz","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2023.2295929","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07434618.2023.2295929","url":null,"abstract":"Use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) often relies on the involvement of AAC service providers; however little is known about how AAC services are delivered across Canada. This study aimed to explore AAC service provision and factors influencing use of AAC from the perspectives of service providers across Canada who are involved in providing and/or supporting use of AAC systems. The 22 participants from nine (of the 10) provinces participated in online focus groups. Participants were speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, communicative disorders assistants, and a teacher. Transcripts of the audio recordings were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes were generated that reflect service-related factors contributing to the use of AAC in Canada: Support of Organizational Structures, Concordant Relationships and Goals, Making the Right Decisions, and Influence of Knowledge and Attitudes. These themes highlight how government systems, key stakeholders, assessment practices, and knowledge of AAC influence service provision and use of AAC. Voices from across Canada highlighted shared experiences of services providers as well as revealed variability in service delivery processes. The findings bring to attention a need for further research and development of service provision guidelines to support consistency, quality in practice, and equity in AAC services.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"267-280"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139038066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Nurse perspectives on supporting children and youth who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the pediatric intensive care unit. 护士对在儿科重症监护室使用辅助和替代沟通(AAC)的儿童和青少年的支持观点。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2023.2284269

Lauren E Zaylskie, Elizabeth E Biggs, Kaitlyn J Minchin, Zoe K Abel

{"title":"Nurse perspectives on supporting children and youth who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the pediatric intensive care unit.","authors":"Lauren E Zaylskie, Elizabeth E Biggs, Kaitlyn J Minchin, Zoe K Abel","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2023.2284269","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07434618.2023.2284269","url":null,"abstract":"Many children who require hospitalization in the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) are unable to or have difficulty communicating through speech, whether because of preexisting or acute conditions. Children who are unable to be heard and understood using only speech benefit from aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including in hospital settings. This qualitative interview study sought to understand the perspectives of nurses on care and support for children who use or would benefit from aided AAC in the pediatric ICU. Participants were six nurses who worked in pediatric intensive care at a tertiary care unit of a children's hospital in the United States. Three main themes were identified related to nurses' views about supporting children's communication: (a) Caring for the Whole Child, (b) Needing Support from Others and Moving between Roles, and (c) Working with Available Resources and Demands. Nurses emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to care, the impact of others' support and knowledge, and a desire for building greater capacity for promoting children's access to effective communication. Findings offer insight that could improve patient-centered care for children with complex communication needs and support for nurses themselves, particularly within the broader context of ICU liberation.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"255-266"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11136883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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What relationships exist between nouns and verbs and the use of prepositions, adverbs, and adjectives in children and adolescents who use speech generating devices? 在使用语言生成设备的儿童和青少年中，名词和动词与介词、副词和形容词的使用之间存在什么关系？

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-22 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2348996

Laura Durston, Michael T Clarke, Gloria Soto

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Editorial: Recognition of excellence. 社论：表彰优秀。

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-30 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2420261

MaryAnn Romski, Rose A Sevcik

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Representation of aided AAC in contemporary young adult fiction. 当代青少年小说中辅助 AAC 的表现形式。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-31 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2355459

Emily J Smith, Dana T Arthur

{"title":"Representation of aided AAC in contemporary young adult fiction.","authors":"Emily J Smith, Dana T Arthur","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2355459","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2355459","url":null,"abstract":"The current study explored both the extent to which representation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) exists in young adult literature, as well as qualitative characteristics of that representation. A systematic search of multiple databases was conducted using standardized keywords and inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistics and literary content analysis were employed in order to analyze quantitative and qualitative information about each of the 32 novels that fit inclusion criteria. Results indicated that, while representation of AAC in young adult fiction largely aligned with existing statistics regarding types of AAC devices used, stories often differed from current information about the most common etiologies of AAC users. Analyses of character development revealed most featured AAC-using characters were multidimensional and expressed positive attitudes regarding their devices, although some characters also expressed frustration. These results indicated that representation of AAC in young adult literature was sparse. However, the representation that did exist at least partially reflected reality and may represent a positive portrayal of AAC use and users.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"314-327"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141184606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Editorial: Recognition of excellence. 社论：表彰优秀。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-10-30 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2420261

MaryAnn Romski, Rose A Sevcik

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Environmental factors influencing choice of spelling and graphic symbols in communicative interactions of adolescents who use communication aids. 影响使用交流辅助工具的青少年在交流互动中选择拼写和图形符号的环境因素。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2024.2414015

Paulina Finak, Martine M Smith, Heather M Aldersey, Erfan Sarabi, Beata Batorowicz

{"title":"Environmental factors influencing choice of spelling and graphic symbols in communicative interactions of adolescents who use communication aids.","authors":"Paulina Finak, Martine M Smith, Heather M Aldersey, Erfan Sarabi, Beata Batorowicz","doi":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2414015","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07434618.2024.2414015","url":null,"abstract":"This exploratory interpretative qualitative study aimed to investigate environmental factors influencing \"in the moment\" decisions about use of graphic symbols or spelling in face-to-face communicative interactions, by adolescents who use communication aids and are learning how to spell. The participants were six adolescents (who used speech generating devices) and their mothers. Data collection consisted of seven to eight communicative interactions between adolescents and their mothers and follow up interviews with the participants. Each dyad took part in three Zoom sessions. Researchers identified the communication mode shifts between graphic symbols and spelling during interactions and subsequently discussed with participants the reasons for these shifts. The interview data were analyzed using Charmaz's constructivist grounded theory approach to coding. The analysis revealed three themes explaining environmental factors relevant to choosing spelling or graphic symbols in communicative interactions, which were: (a) features of the communication aid; (b) communication partner's skills and their knowledge of the shared experience; and (c) opportunities to practice and use spelling. The findings provide insights into the importance of providing opportunities to practice and use spelling, communication partner's skills and knowledge of shared experience and communication aid technology design which can help to facilitate spelling during communicative interactions.","PeriodicalId":49234,"journal":{"name":"Augmentative and Alternative Communication","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142511458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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