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Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Effects of Speech Output and Iconicity on Symbol Acquisition

Brown, Diana Lynn

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2006, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
The purpose of this study was to determine if the degree of iconicity of picture symbols and the presence and absence of speech output affects the acquisition and usage of symbols. This study consisted of a between subjects design with 48 children from the Southwest, Ohio area. The children were presented with iconic and opaque Blissymbols in both speech and no speech output condition. Results indicated that there was no significant difference in the number of trials needed to acquire transparent and opaque symbols with speech and no speech output. Clinical implications, future research, and limitations are discussed.
Kathleen Hutchinson (Advisor)
51 p.

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  • Brown, D. L. (2006). Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Effects of Speech Output and Iconicity on Symbol Acquisition [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1144112971

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brown, Diana. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Effects of Speech Output and Iconicity on Symbol Acquisition. 2006. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1144112971.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brown, Diana. "Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Effects of Speech Output and Iconicity on Symbol Acquisition." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1144112971

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)