Visual Communication Systems for the Deaf

1981 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1986-1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Visual Communication ◽  
Communication Systems

scholarly journals Early Visual Communication: Introducing the 6000-Year-Old Buon Frescoes from Teleilat Ghassul, Jordan

Arts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Bernadette Drabsch ◽  
Stephen Bourke
Keyword(s):  
Visual Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Complex Society ◽  
Geometric Designs

The collection of 5th Millennium BCE frescoes from the Chalcolithic (4700–3700 BC) township of Teleilat Ghassul, Jordan, are vital signposts for our understanding of early visual communication systems and the role of art in preliterate societies. The collection of polychrome wall murals includes intricate geometric designs, scenes illustrative of a stratified and complex society, and possibly early examples of landscape vistas. These artworks were produced by specialists using the buon fresco technique, and provide a visual archive documenting a fascinating, and largely unknown culture. This paper will consider the place these pictorial artefacts hold in the prehistory of art.

Following the signs – English road hieroglyphs?

English Today ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-60
Author(s):  
PAUL RASTALL
Keyword(s):  
Visual Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Careful Design

ON MY OFFICE wall I have a Japanese Sumo Wrestling Calendar, a gift from a kind student. The name of the calendar is in kanji followed by the word CALENDAR in gold capitals and the year in numerals, 2003, in red. The numbers of the months are also in red and the same size. The names of the months are in English in a smaller font, January, February, … The names of the days of the week are in kanji. The character for Sunday and the date numbers of Sundays and holidays are in red, the other days and dates in black numerals. Of course, careful design has gone into the calendar, but one is struck by the plethora of visual communication systems involved.

scholarly journals Professional perceptions of the effectiveness of visual communication systems and their applications for functional communication interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 239694151774746
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Alexander ◽  
Lisa Dille
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Visual Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Functional Communication ◽  
Educational Professionals ◽  
The Individual

Background & aims This study investigated the perceptions of educational professionals in regard to the effectiveness of visual communication systems and their applications as a functional communication intervention for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods One hundred and one individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, school districts, educational services, and various states were surveyed for this study. All participants in this study served individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a clinical and/or school setting. Results The study found that aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems were widely utilized, and participants perceived these systems as the most effective for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It also found that the use of low level tech aided augmentative communication systems such as Picture Exchange System and high level tech systems such as voice output systems that were strictly computer based, were dependent on the individual's abilities and needs. Finally, the study found that the use of photography and photo journaling techniques had positive outcomes for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other students in the learning environment. Conclusions The results revealed that the overall consensus of educational professionals that serve individuals with ASD agreed that aided AAC systems were more effective methods to foster and enhance functional communication. In terms of effectiveness of the level of technology utilized within the system, it depends on the needs and abilities of the individual with ASD. Participants, however, did agree that photography and photo journaling techniques may provide positive attributes to all students and not only those diagnosed with ASD. Implications The ability to modify or alter the ways in which AAC systems are created and implemented may address the need to individualize the systems in terms of the needs and abilities of the individual with ASD. The results inform educational practices as they highlight that a majority of the professionals that participated in this study need further professional development with the understanding and application of these systems in order to better understand their benefits and what they have to offer individuals with ASD. The results also provided a lens through the professionals' experiences into the classrooms by providing information from professionals that utilize and implement these systems daily including their successes in aiding communication effectively.

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