Reading and Writing in People with Aphasia Who Benefit from AAC, 2023
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
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Dates
- 2023
Creator
- Anderson, Olivia (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
73 pages (73 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The AAC-Aphasia Categorical Framework (AACF) describes people with aphasia based on the degree of support needed to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies (Lasker & Garrett, 2005). The AACF ranges from partner supported communicators to more independent communicator types. This study investigates reading and writing abilities in Stored Message and Generative Message communicators through standardized testing. Results reveal that Generative Message communicators demonstrate better skills than Stored Message Communicators in phonology, morphosyntax, and semantics. The skill differences are correlated with the placement of communicators along the AACF and have implications for the types of AAC strategies that may benefit each communicator. Results help refine the AACF by integrating literacy with descriptions of communicator types. Knowing about literacy performance can support clinicians in assessment and intervention by identifying which AAC system(s) most benefit the client now and which strategies should be targeted in the future to improve functional communication outcomes." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Description
73 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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