Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Studies exploring ways in which verbal communication of people with very limited or no verbal expression can be facilitated and enhanced by means of augmentative communication strategies. These strategies include both unaided systems (gestures) and aided systems (graphic symbols)
Research Output
Research articles in refereed specialist journals
Alant E, Moolman E: 2001. Blissymbol learning as a tool for facilitating language and literacy development. South African Journal of Education, 21(4), pp 339-344. Dada S, Alant E: 2001. Teachers' attitudes towards learners with little or no functional speech using alternative/augmentative communication devices. South African Journal of Education, 21(2), pp 99-103. Rose J, Alant E: 2001. Augmentative and alternative communication: relevance for physiotherapists. South African Journal of Physiotherapy/ Suid-Afrikaanse Fisioterapie Tydskrif, 57(4), pp 18-20. |