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Title

The Effects of Environmental Sound and Animation on the Naming Accuracy of Graphic Symbols in Children

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Department: Communication Sciences

University: Idaho State University College: Health Professions Department: Communication Sciences 19

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City

Pocatello

Coverage

Unknown to Unknown

Creator

Sarah Aldrich

Publisher

Idaho State University

Type

Thesis

Is Complete

No

Date Published

6/8/2021

Archive

digital

City: Pocatello

Degree

Master

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Abstracts

Considerable enthusiasm is being generated for the inclusion of animation and sound as a teaching tool for children with complex communication needs. However, the effects of environmental sound within animated verb symbols on naming accuracy is confined to a single study. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of animated verb graphic symbols with embedded sound on naming accuracy and response time. Participants included 21 children with typical development between the ages of 4;0 to 4;11 (years; months) and 6 children with developmental disabilities between the ages of 8;1 to 15;0. Results indicated that environmental sounds did not significantly enhance the naming accuracy of animated verb symbols or response time. Implications for clinical practice and future research will be discussed. Keywords: Augmentative and alternative communication; Environmental sounds; Graphic symbols; Naming; Response time