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- The study examined how aided message length, partner reauditorization, and observer background influence perceptions of communicative competence in adults using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
- Two groups participated: naive adults with little experience with nonspeaking individuals and speech-language pathologists experienced with AAC users, engaging in four scripted video interactions.
- Results showed that speech-language pathologists' perceptions were notably affected by message length, with significant differences in perceptions between the two groups under various conditions; future research directions were suggested.
Article Abstract
The effects of aided message length, partner reauditorization, and observer background on perceptions of the communicative competence of an adult augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system user were examined. Two groups of subjects participated: naive adults with minimal exposure to nonspeaking persons, and speech-language pathologists currently working with AAC users. Four scripted videotaped conversational conditions involving an AAC user and a normally speaking partner were employed to manipulate aided message length and partner reauditorization. A balanced incomplete block design was used. Following each viewing, subjects completed a questionnaire designed to assess the communicative competence of the AAC user. Results indicated a significant interaction effect involving subject group and aided message length. The speech-language pathologists were affected by aided message length. Furthermore, significant differences between subject groups were found in specific conditions. Future research directions are discussed.
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