期刊名称：JPUR : Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research
印刷版ISSN：2158-4044
电子版ISSN：2158-4052
出版年度：2012
卷号：2
出版社：Purdue University
摘要：This study focused on determining the feasibility of Blissymbols as the foundation for tactile communication for individuals with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. A commonly used method of AAC for these individuals involves tangible symbols, like real objects, which limit communication. For example, it is difficult to have tangible symbols readily available for the multitude of possible messages the user might want to convey. Blissymbols were chosen for the present study because they: 1) are minimalistic, which maximizes tactile processing; 2) are semantically combinatory in that they can be combined to represent new words and meanings; 3) are portable and provide a readily available large inventory of symbols; and 4) extend the range of communication environments
