A method for measuring selection rate based on spelling speed is presented.
Implications are significant for clinical assessment and intervention.
The team agrees to provide the supports and services that result in the most effective communication possible for the individual. For people who rely on AAC, one measure of communication effectiveness is communication rate, which is almost always far slower than natural speech. Therefore, every effort must be made to maximize communication rate for this population. Communication rate is influenced by many factors. However, the speed of making selections also can be an important factor.