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Development and evaluation of a Minspeak™ application using Blissymbols: Experiences from two case studies

Ulrika Ferm Centre for Communication and Computerized Aids of Western Sweden, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Britt Amberntson Swedish Agency for Special Education, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Gunilla Thunberg Centre for Communication and Computerized Aids of Western Sweden, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Pages 233-244 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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