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Browsing Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) by Type "Mini Dissertation"
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Noorbhai, Wasifah
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Background: South Africa recognizes 12 official languages and despite its commitment to supporting them equally, English still dominates in the healthcare and education sectors. Discrimination against multilingual clients ...
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Gibbs, Tracy Ann
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Background: An estimated 2.2 to 3.8% of individuals worldwide have communication disabilities (CD) (World Health Organization, 2001). In addition to being at an increased risk of crime and abuse, individuals with CD ...
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Visser, Andrea
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Background: A trans-disciplinary approach is required to implement Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for children with complex communication needs (CCN). Educators and paraeducators play an essential role ...
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Zimmerman, Jodi
(University of Pretoria, 2021)
Background: According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Article (UNCRC) 12, all youth have the right to participate in all aspects of their lives. In order to realise this human right, it is ...
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Ntimane-Halama, Maybuye Azania
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-09)
Many children with complex communication needs (CCN) are unable to meet their communication needs owing to various challenges like their family circumstances, additional disabilities, and severity of their disabilities as ...
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Howes, Alice
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Many adults with intellectual disability are unable to meet their everyday communication needs due to various communication difficulties. Opportunities for meaningful social interactions, self-determination and community ...
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Sibiya, Sabelo Zinhle
(University of Pretoria, 2021-11-30)
Background: An inflexible curriculum without any opportunity for modification or adaptation does not support inclusive education. Reports on early childhood education have resolved that traditional approaches to curriculum, ...
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Mogatusi, Morwesi Gaopalelwe
(University of Pretoria, 2022-11)
Background: When designing AAC systems for children who have not yet developed
conventional literacy skills, a process of vocabulary selection is employed. Core vocabulary is a list of words used frequently by particular ...
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Mthonxa, Sephiwe Selina
(University of Pretoria, 2022-11)
Background: Health professionals working in rehabilitative settings often encounter clients with little or no functional speech (LNFS) who would benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), however, their ...
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Flores, Catherine Alexandra
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Receptive language skills form the foundation for later expressive use and therefore play an important role in language development. The role of receptive language skills in the field of augmentative and alternative ...
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Stockley, Nicola
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Background: Augmented input (AI) refers to any visual or linguistic strategy used by
communication partners to increase the message comprehension of a person with
aphasia. Previous research has focused on the type of AI, ...
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Wylie, Amy
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
A large portion of the world’s population is multilingual. This trend is reflected in the
population with communication disorders, and therefore in people with complex
communication needs (CCN). People with CCN may need ...
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Hlatshwayo, Nomaswazi Zandile
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Background: The understanding that the early years in a child’s life are crucial for laying a foundation for development and learning has led to a drive to ensure that all children need to access Early Childhood Development ...
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Patel, Aalia
(University of Pretoria, 2023-08)
Background: There is growing evidence regarding the benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems in facilitating communication development in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Various ...
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Rooi, Lize Monique
(University of Pretoria, 2020)
Introduction: Participation is one of the most important health outcomes for children and adolescents, as it leads to increased emotional, psychological well-being and improved quality of life. Children with Autism Spectrum ...
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De Jager, Aimee
(University of Pretoria, 2021)
Background: Assistive Technologies (AT) are often abandoned. As technology is an expanding and vast field, it should be utilised optimally for vulnerable populations. Research shows that to address this, there is an ...
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Everett, Robyn Jill
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Children with cerebral palsy in South Africa may face various challenges in their acquisition of
literacy. In order to address these, an understanding of the nature of these challenges can be seen
as the first step. ...
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Prinsloo, Pauline
(University of Pretoria, 2021-08)
Participation or taking part in life situations, is a fundamental human right. Participation is a complex and multidimensional construct. The importance of participation on health, education, and well-being for children ...
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Hyman, Charene
(University of Pretoria, 2019)
Assistive technology with context-aware computing and artificial intelligence capabilities can be applied to address cognitive and communication impairments experienced by persons with dementia (PwD). This research aims ...
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Bhorat, Azima
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
Background: Parents’ involvement is essential for their children’s successful use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. When implementing AAC in their daily lives, children with complex communication ...