Romich, B.A., & Hill, K.J. (2000). AAC communication rate measurement: Tools and methods for clinical use. RESNA '00 Proceedings, (pp. 58-60). Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.
ABSTRACT
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) rate enhancement is a significant goal for all working in this area of assistive technology. Automated language activity monitoring (LAM) performance tools allow the calculation of communication rate based on logged data from the use of actual AAC systems by people who rely on them. A standard method for calculating peak and average communication rate in the clinical setting is proposed. Implications are significant in the areas of clinical intervention, outcomes measurement, and research.
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