LinguaBytes: An interactive, tangible play and learning device to enhance early language and literacy development for young children with multiple disabilities

Hans van Balkom, Bart Hengeveld, Caroline Hummels, Jan de Moor, Kees Overbeeke, Riny Voort

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    Abstract

    Children with multiple disabilties are confronted with severe limitations in language and literacy development at early age. AAC integrated in a computer-based, interactive play-/learning device with tangible objects and a program based on interactive story-telling and anchored instruction enhances and improves opportunities for an earlier and more effective breakthrough to language and literacy competences. This product, called LinguaBytes, will be developed in a three-year research project for multiple disabled children at pre-school age.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationChallenges for Assistive Technology. AAATE 07
    Pages499-502
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007

    Publication series

    NameAssistive Technology Research Series
    Volume20
    ISSN (Print)1383-813X
    ISSN (Electronic)1879-8071

    Keywords

    • assistive technology
    • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
    • Children with multiple disabilities
    • early literacy
    • tangible interaction

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