SymbolChat: A flexible picture-based communication platform for users with intellectual disabilities

Keskinen, Tuuli; Heimonen, Tomi; Turunen, Markku; Rajaniemi, Juha-Pekka; Kauppinen, Sami

doi:10.1016/j.intcom.2012.06.003

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“…The main focal points of the 10 studies that were included were mobile telephone and internet usage and cyberbullying (Didden et al, 2009); use of blogs (McClimens & Gordon, 2008, 2009); online photo sharing (Kydland et al, 2012); use of a prototype symbol-based communication platform (Keskinen et al, 2012); use of "home pages" (Seale, 2001(Seale, , 2007Seale & Pockney, 2002), and use of popular social networking sites (Holmes & O'Loughlin, 2014;Löfgren-Mårtenson, 2008).…”

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“…The methods used were questionnaires (Didden et al, 2009), case studies/vignettes (Holmes & O'Loughlin, 2014), interviews (Löfgren-Mårtenson, 2008), both interviews and questionnaires (Keskinen et al, 2012;Kydland et al, 2012), participant observation and field notes (McClimens & Gordon, 2008, 2009, and thematic analysis of existing online material (Seale, 2001(Seale, , 2007Seale & Pockney, 2002).…”

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“…The reported degree of disability is detailed in Table 1. It is somewhat difficult to effectively examine this due to differences in terminology (e.g., Keskinen et al, 2012, have rated participants' degree of disability as "low," "medium," and "high" compared to Holmes & O'Loughlin's, 2014, description of "mild learning disability" and "learning disability"), but participants overall were likely to be those with milder disability, those who expressed an interest in the research, and who were able to take part in tasks requiring some IT skills. Kydland et al (2012) included participants aged 20-56, but in all of the other studies (where detailed) participants were under 40.…”

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The use of social media and people with intellectual disability: A systematic review and thematic analysis

Caton

Chapman

2016

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability

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Background In this paper we present a systematic review of the evidence on the use of social media by people with intellectual disability. Method Ten primary studies published in the English language between January 2000 and June 2014 were identified from electronic database searches (CINAHL, PsychInfo, PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and Scopus), correspondence with experts, and citation tracking. Results Nine themes were identified through thematic analysis of the texts: "safety and safeguarding," "social identity," "level of usage," "support," "relationships," "happiness and enjoyment," "communication and literacy skills," "cyber-language and cyber-etiquette," and "accessibility/design". Conclusion Examination of these themes revealed that some people with intellectual disability are having positive experiences using social media in terms of friendships, development of social identity and self-esteem, and enjoyment. However, barriers that stop people with intellectual disability from successfully accessing social media were identified as being safeguarding concerns, difficulties caused by literacy and communication skills, cyber-language, cyberetiquette, and accessibility (including lack of appropriate equipment).

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The use of social media and people with intellectual disability: A systematic review and thematic analysis

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Chapman

2016

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability

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“…For example, Wehmeyer et al (2004) [52] note that touch screen interfaces (e.g., tablets) may be better alternatives to point and click options because it would be easier for the individual to see a cause and effect relationship between action (i.e., pressing the screen) and reaction (i.e., taking the individual to the desired web page). Addressing impairments in language and communication ability, Keskinen, Heimonen, Turunen, Rajaniemi and Kauppinen, (2012) [86] report on the efficacy of a picture based instant messenger service called SymbolChat. The fully customizable software is based on touch-screen input and speech output.…”

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Internet Access by People with Intellectual Disabilities: Inequalities and Opportunities

2013

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Abstract:This review gives an overview of the societal inequalities faced by people with intellectual disabilities, before focusing specifically on challenges people face accessing the Internet. Current access will be outlined along with the societal, support and attitudinal factors that can hinder access. Discussion of carer views of Internet use by people with intellectual disabilities will be covered incorporating consideration of the tension between protection, self-determination and lifestyle issues and gaining Internet access. We will address how impairment related factors may impede access and subsequently discuss how supports may be used to obfuscate impairments and facilitate access. We will move on from this to critically describe some of the potential benefits the Internet could provide to people with intellectual disabilities, including the potential for self-expression, advocacy and developing friendships. Finally, strategies to better include people with intellectual disabilities online will be given along with future research suggestions.

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“…It was designed for graphical symbols, speech output, and touch-screen input. Text output, mouse interaction, and keyboard input could also be used [34]. In the second study, participants with cognitive impairments were able to communicate using an interface that was divided into a login window, a contacts window, and a dialog window.…”

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Accessibility to electronic communication for people with cognitive disabilities: a systematic search and review of empirical evidence

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Lantz

Gulliksen

2014

Univ Access Inf Soc

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The purpose of this study was to identify and synthesize measures for accessibility to electronic communication for people with cognitive disabilities by seeking answers to the following research questions: What measures to make electronic communication accessible to people with cognitive disabilities are evaluated and reported in the scientific literature? What documented effects do these measures have? Empirical studies describing and assessing cognitive accessibility measures were identified by searches of 13 databases. Data were extracted and methodological quality was assessed. Findings were analyzed and recommendations for practice and research were made. Twenty-nine articles with considerable variations in studied accessibility measures, diagnoses, methods, outcome measures, and quality were included. They address the use of Internet, e-mail, telephone, chat, television, multimedia interfaces, texts and pictures, operation of equipment, and entering of information. Although thin, the current evidence base indicates that the accessibility needs, requirements, and preferences of people with cognitive disabilities are diverse. This ought to be reflected in accessibility guidelines and standards. Studies to systematically develop and recommend effective accessibility measures are needed to address current knowledge gaps.

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SymbolChat: A flexible picture-based communication platform for users with intellectual disabilities

Cited by 35 publications

References 16 publications

The use of social media and people with intellectual disability: A systematic review and thematic analysis

The use of social media and people with intellectual disability: A systematic review and thematic analysis

Internet Access by People with Intellectual Disabilities: Inequalities and Opportunities

Accessibility to electronic communication for people with cognitive disabilities: a systematic search and review of empirical evidence

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