Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
123 results found in communication.
- Word Board (Communication Board, Word Display)
- A communication tool used in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) consisting of words, common phrases, and sometimes alphabet letters arranged on a physical board or digital display. Users…
- Word-Finding Difficulty (Anomia, Word Retrieval Difficulty, Tip-of-the-Tongue)
- A common symptom of aphasia where a person knows what they want to say but cannot retrieve the correct word. Word-finding difficulties can range from occasional pauses to severe impairment where even …
- Written Choice (Written Choice Technique)
- A therapeutic communication technique used with individuals who have aphasia, in which a conversation partner asks a question and then provides anticipated written answers for the person to choose fro…