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What is Multi-Sensory Environment

Chapter 8
Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
A designated space designed to alert, or calm the senses.
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Multi-Sensory Environments and Augmentative Communication Tools
Cynthia L. Wagner (Lifeworks Services, USA) and Jennifer Delisi (Lifeworks Services, USA)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-817-3.ch008
Abstract
This chapter discusses the use of augmentative communication tools in conjunction with use of a multi-sensory environment. Though little has been written about the pairing, the authors discuss related literature, the history of their program’s use, the emerging communicators with whom they notice a great benefit, and the challenges of implementation. The purpose of this chapter is to open the discussion about the relationship between the two, to examine some of the related research, and to propose new research directions which could benefit adults who face communication challenges due to sensory issues. The focus is on the issues faced by adults with developmental disabilities and autism.
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