The Development and Use of a Modified Text Messaging Application Utilizing Voice Output and Pictures/Picture Symbols to Increase Instances of Independent Electronic Communication for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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dc.contributor.advisorBehrmann, Michael M.
dc.contributor.authorLojkovic, David A.
dc.creatorLojkovic, David A.
dc.date.accessioned2015-09-14T14:19:33Z
dc.date.available2015-09-14T14:19:33Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractText messaging is a common communication tool used by young adults. Instant messaging and text messaging technologies are becoming increasingly popular, however, individuals with more significant intellectual and developmental disabilities may have difficulties accessing these modes of communication due to deficits in both receptive and expressive language skills. A multiple-baseline across participants design was used to investigate the effects of the use of a modified text messaging application, the EZPic2Txt app, on independent electronic communication instances of young adults with moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. This single-subject study was composed of two concurrent experiments. The first experiment included four 18- to 24-year old young adults with moderate to severe disabilities who demonstrated communication deficits. There were three female participants and one male participant. Participants attended a postsecondary education program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities outside of a major metropolitan area in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The second experiment included four 21- to 25-year old young adults with moderate to severe disabilities who demonstrated communication deficits. There were two female and two male participants who lived semi-independently in a large metropolitan area in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
dc.format.extent214 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/9860
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2015 David A. Lojkovic
dc.subjectSpecial education
dc.subjectEducational technology
dc.subjectCommunication
dc.subjectApplications (apps)
dc.subjectIntellectual disability
dc.subjectMobile devices
dc.subjectModerate to severe disabilities
dc.subjectText messaging
dc.subjectVoice output
dc.titleThe Development and Use of a Modified Text Messaging Application Utilizing Voice Output and Pictures/Picture Symbols to Increase Instances of Independent Electronic Communication for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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