Jurnal Asesmen Dan Intervensi Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Vol 22, No 2 (2022): JASSI Anakku: Volume 22, Issue 2, 2022

Android-Based Technology: Development of Alternative and Augmentative Mi-Says Communication Systems for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Alya Jilan Rizqita (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2022

Abstract

This study aims to developed an android-based alternative and augmentative communication system to children intellectual disability with communication difficulted. This research method used a qualitative descriptive method to explore the information. The sample of this research is children with intellectual disabilities with complex communication needs. The result of this research is the developed of an alternative and augmentative communication system using Android-based technology called "Mi-Says" in the form of an application that can be downloaded on a cell phone to help subjects communicate. The content contained in the "Mi-Says" application is adapted to the needs of the environment, especially in the school environment. Tailored content is especially good because it will be appropriate for subjects who have difficulty expressing their wants and needs to family, teachers, or friends in the school environment. The results of this study are expected that the alternative and augmentative communication system "Mi-Says" using Android-based technology can be useful for subjects who have complex communication needs in everyday life, especially to express their needs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jassi

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

JASSI Anakku promotes research in the broad field of special need education. science, and Engineering Education. with particular respect to Indonesia, but not limited to authorship or topical coverage within the region. Contributions are expected from senior researchers, project managers, research ...