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MUVIS is a series of CBIR systems. The first one has been developed in late 90s to support indexing and retrieval in large image databases using visual and semantic features such as color, texture and shape. During recent years, MUVIS has... more
A presentation by Stacey Forbes, M.S., SLP-CCC Visual learning is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data, and other information are associated with images and techniques. Various areas of the brain work together in a... more
I produced this for an assignment in a unit on 'Special Education in the General Education Classroom' as part of an M Ed program.
This article outlines practical techniques for developing literacy skills in users of high-tech speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. The recommended strategies are intended for general classroom... more
Polymer hydrogels have been widely explored as therapeutic delivery matrices because of their ability to present sustained, localized and controlled release of bioactive factors. Bioactive factor delivery from injectable biopolymer... more
Burnt clay brick is a predominant construction material used in construction. The CO2 emissions in the brick manufacturing process had been acknowledged as a significant factor to global warming. Therefore, nowa- days we should focus more... more
This study explored school-based speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs’) use of iPads and apps for speech and language instruction, specifically for articulation, language, and vocabulary goals. A mostly quantitative-based survey was... more
Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC) programs were developed for those with difficulty in communicating through the verbal mode. Much of the impetus for AAC systems originally stemmed from the communication needs of... more
... list. The next phase of this research will involve speakers with decreased intelligibility due to dysarthria in order to test the system with dysarthric speech and to garner stakeholder input on the usefulness of the system.... more
Collecting data on how an individual uses a speech-generating device (SGD) is a critical part of evaluating the success of intervention (Cross, 2010; Hill, 2009). Some AAC devices and software have the option to collect such data – a... more
A successful transition to adult society requires attention to four major goals: (a) have a safe and supportive place to live; (b) participate in meaningful activities; (c) maintain access to needed services; and (d) develop friendships... more
... the knowledge, skills and empathy of the people in their immediate surrounding, which include parents, sisters and brothers, relatives and professionals, ie the social networks (Klefbeck & Ogden; 1996; Blackstone ... I analysing... more
In this paper, we introduce the idea of automatically illustrating complex sentences as multimodal summaries that combine pictures, structure and simplified compressed text. By including text and structure in addition to pictures,... more
This paper presents findings from an analysis of conversational interaction between a young person with Cerebral Palsy using a voice output communication aid (VOCA) and her speaking peer. Using the principles and practices of Conversation... more
The purpose of this study was to assess communication abilities among a sample of 10 individuals with Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13. These 10 individuals were diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (n = 8) or Trisomy 13 (n = 2) and had a mean age of 15.96... more
In this work we explore a simple method for reducing the bit rate needed for transmitting and storing Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA). The HOA B-format signals are simply encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) as if they were individual... more
The Life Needs Model (LNM) of service delivery emphasizes the importance of community participation in... more
Providing people, who cannot or almost not articulate themselves vocally, with a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA) with prosodic features would allow them to express their daily needs and intentions emotionally. We outline first steps... more
Narratives are a pervasive form of discourse and a rich source for exploring a range of language and cognitive skills. The limited research base to date suggests that narratives generated using aided communication may be structurally... more
Six principles of AAC research and practice are offered for consideration and discussion within the AAC community. Principle 1 requires the active participation of individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) in all AAC activities.... more
The emerging field of amphiphilic conetworks (APCNs) is critically reviewed. A definition of APCNs is proposed and discussed in depth. The field of APCN science, born in 1988, is delineated and differentiated from similar constructs (e.g.... more