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Project

Penn State University Collaborative Project

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Melanie Fried-Oken
[email protected]
503-494-7587

Project Description:

There is a dearth of evidence supporting the use of iPad apps for communicaton in persons with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). We will study the effect of different vocabulary layouts in this low incidence population. We will compare the effect of 5 different layouts on conversational content during controlled and experimental conditions. This study seeks to improve barriers to communication by using this form of assistive technology.

Keyword(s):

mobile technology, apps, iPad, AAC, language disorders, vocabulary layouts

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National, International