Search results for author:"Pat Mirenda"
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A Comparison of Speech Synthesis Intelligibility with Listeners from Three Age Groups
Pat Mirenda; David R. Beukelman
AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication Vol. 3, No. 3 (1987) pp. 120–28
The study evaluated the intelligibility of three different types of speech synthesizers (Echo II+, Votrax Personal Speech System, and DECtalk) with children at two different age groups and adults. Results are reported in terms of their educational...
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A Retrospective Analysis of Technology Use Patterns of Students with Autism over a Five-Year Period
Pat Mirenda; Diana Wilk; Paul Carson
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 15, No. 3 (2000) pp. 5–16
A study involving 170 British Columbia students with autism found that the majority received technology for educational participation while a smaller number received voice output communication aids; some students received both types of technology....
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Using Symbol-Supported Writing Software with Students with Down Syndrome: An Exploratory Study
Joanne McCartney Prest; Pat Mirenda; Daphne Mercier
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 25, No. 2 (2010) pp. 1–12
This exploratory study examined the use of symbol-supported writing software with students with Down syndrome across two school years. In Year 1, 43 participants used this software and provided data over four months. In Year 2, 17 of the same...
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The Impact of Word Prediction Software on the Written Output of Students with Physical Disabilities
Pat Mirenda; Kirsten Turoldo; Constance McAvoy
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 21, No. 3 (2006) pp. 5–12
This study examined the impact of a word prediction software program, Co:Writer, on the written output of 24 students with physical disabilities that affected their ability to write by hand. Surveys were completed by both students who used Co:Writer ...
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Training a School Team To Integrate Technology Meaningfully into the Curriculum: Effects on Student Participation
Ralf W. Schlosser; Donna McGhie-Richmond; Susie Blackstien-Adler; Pat Mirenda; Kim Antonius; Paul Janzen
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 15, No. 1 (2000) pp. 31–44
This study evaluated effects of training a school team in use of the Participation Assessment Framework and barrier-specific interventions (including technology applications) on the participation in literacy and math activities of a 10-year-old...
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Concerns Regarding the Application of Restrictive "Eligibility" Policies to Individuals Who Need Communication Services and Supports: A Response by the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities
Martha E. Snell; Kevin Caves; Lee McLean; Beth Mineo Mollica; Pat Mirenda; Diane Paul-Brown; Mary Ann Romski; Jane Rourk; Rose Sevcik; David Yoder
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities Vol. 28, No. 2 (2003) pp. 70–78
This article presents and discusses the position statement of the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities, which addresses concerns about inappropriate eligibility criteria in providing access to...