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AAC Interfaces for Persons with Acquired Memory and
New Learning Limitations: Managing the Cognitive/Linguistic Space between
AAC User and AAC Technology
ISSUES Recall Memory New Learning Information Organization
Language Formulation Language Representation Sensitive to Perceived Failure/Error
Attitudes of Peers and Family
Recall Memory Limitations Make Use of Strategies
that Rely on Recognition and Procedural Memory
New Learning Limitations 1. Make Use of Familiar
Interface Strategies 2. Make use of Recognition Memory 3. Make use of Procedural
Memory
Information Organization Organize Interface for
Residual Strengths 1. Spatial 2. Alphabetic 3. Thematic 4. Alphabetic 5.
Chronologic--event based 6. Supporting search strategies
Supporting Search Strategies 1. Multiple access
links 2. View multiple options without making a selection prior to accessing
the target item
Language Formulation Allow multiple access options
to generate messages (1) Self Generation of Messages (2) Co-construction
of Messages (3) Whole Message Retrieval (4) Accept or Reject Messages Constructed
by Others
Language Representation Organize Interface for
Residual Strengths 1. Printed Words & Phrases 2. Line Drawings 3. Photos
Managing Failure or Error 1. Reduce level of perceived
failure 2. Eliminate (reduce) negative reactions of ìimportantî
others
Time Limitations Develop interfaces that are ìtransparentî
to adult users
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