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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (University of Pretoria) by Supervisor "Dada, Shakila"
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(University of Pretoria, 2010-03-02)A severe aphasia following a cerebral vascular accident is characterised by generalised deficits in most speech-language domains. The clinical dilemma remains focused on the extensive verbal speech impairment and in most ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021)Background: According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Article (UNCRC) 12, all youth have the right to participate in all aspects of their lives. In order to realise this human right, it is ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-11-14)Globally, persons with disabilities are facing exclusion from participation in the labour market. In South Africa, the employment rate of persons with severe communication disabilities remains low despite the implementation ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) provides many individuals with little or no functional speech (LNFS) with a means to function within their daily environments and lives. AAC comprises the use of either ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)The aims of the study were to describe and compare the vocal productions by children with motor speech disorders (MSDs) when using a communication board versus a speech-generating device (SGD) and to determine peer perceptions ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Persons who cannot rely on natural speech to fulfil their communication need to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to enable them to participate in life activities. For persons who are nonliterate, the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)Conventional consumer sensory methods take literacy and language capabilities for granted. Consumers with low-literacy levels are considered as people lacking reading proficiency to fill out basic forms or read simple ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Children with intellectual disabilities are often denied exposure to mathematical word-problem solving since it is believed to beyond their intellectual abilities. This study aimed to determine whether children with ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Receptive language skills form the foundation for later expressive use and therefore play an important role in language development. The role of receptive language skills in the field of augmentative and alternative ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Background: Augmented input (AI) refers to any visual or linguistic strategy used by communication partners to increase the message comprehension of a person with aphasia. Previous research has focused on the type of AI, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Engagement is the active involvement in experiences which allows for development. For children with severe mobility impairments however, challenges arise in accessing experience which can lead to learned helplessness. Due ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020-07)Low literacy levels have been argued to partially contribute to poor health literacy and poor health outcomes. Low health literacy refers to the inability to apply health information in pursuit of good health. While several ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-08)Background: There is growing evidence regarding the benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems in facilitating communication development in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Various ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Background: Some children with ASD have comprehension difficulties that affect their ability to follow directives that contain prepositions. Aided input has been known to facilitate improved comprehension skills when spoken ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2020)Introduction: Participation is one of the most important health outcomes for children and adolescents, as it leads to increased emotional, psychological well-being and improved quality of life. Children with Autism Spectrum ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)English: The increase in grandparents who take on the role of raising their grandchild has incited a growth in research, specifically on how this population is able to accomplish such an important responsibility at the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Using a family quality of life approach in early childhood intervention recognises that the impact of disability spreads beyond the child and that it places demands on various domains of family life. It is recommended that ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005)The low literacy levels achieved by deaf children are of ongoing concern to educators and researchers alike. The present research considered emergent literacy as one aspect to consider in the acquisition of literacy skills ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2012-10-25)Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) provides many individuals who have little or no functional speech with a means to enter the world of communication. Aided and/or unaided symbols are used as a means of ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-08)Participation or taking part in life situations, is a fundamental human right. Participation is a complex and multidimensional construct. The importance of participation on health, education, and well-being for children ...
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