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Research Article

The Impact of Interface Design During an Initial High-Technology AAC Experience: A Collective Case Study of People with Aphasia

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Pages 314-328 | Received 10 Dec 2013, Accepted 04 Jul 2014, Published online: 25 Nov 2014

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