Social Validation of Vocabulary Selection: Ensuring Stakeholder Relevance.
The vocabulary needs of individuals who are unable to spell their messages continue to be of concern in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Social validation of vocabulary selection has been suggested as one way to improve the effectiveness and relevance of service deliver...
| Publicado en: | AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 174 - 182 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2013
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