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Papers by Norimune Kawai
Cogent Education, Jun 26, 2023
Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University. Part 1, Learning and curriculum development, Dec 21, 2012
Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University. Part 1, Learning and curriculum development, Dec 21, 2012
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Dec 1, 2012
The purpose of this study was to describe the communication patterns of individuals with Amyotrop... more The purpose of this study was to describe the communication patterns of individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) as reported from the surviving spouses' perspectives. Six surviving spouses of people with ALS participated in semi-structured interviews after the deaths of their partners. The interviews were transcribed and coded. Data analysis revealed four primary themes: communication styles, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) use, decision-making, and lifestyle changes. Spouses described unique changes in communication styles as their partners began to use augmentative communication strategies and devices. AAC devices were described as essential for individuals with ALS with respect to decision making and maintaining social roles. Spouses stated the importance of adapting social activities in order to maintain involvement in the community as well as with family and friends.
Journal of Fluency Disorders, Sep 1, 2008
The Japan Journal of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, 2019
The Journal of special education research, Feb 28, 2018
THE ANNALS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, Mar 31, 2010
Cogent Education, Jun 26, 2023
Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University. Part 1, Learning and curriculum development, Dec 21, 2012
Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University. Part 1, Learning and curriculum development, Dec 21, 2012
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Dec 1, 2012
The purpose of this study was to describe the communication patterns of individuals with Amyotrop... more The purpose of this study was to describe the communication patterns of individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) as reported from the surviving spouses' perspectives. Six surviving spouses of people with ALS participated in semi-structured interviews after the deaths of their partners. The interviews were transcribed and coded. Data analysis revealed four primary themes: communication styles, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) use, decision-making, and lifestyle changes. Spouses described unique changes in communication styles as their partners began to use augmentative communication strategies and devices. AAC devices were described as essential for individuals with ALS with respect to decision making and maintaining social roles. Spouses stated the importance of adapting social activities in order to maintain involvement in the community as well as with family and friends.
Journal of Fluency Disorders, Sep 1, 2008
The Japan Journal of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, 2019
The Journal of special education research, Feb 28, 2018
THE ANNALS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, Mar 31, 2010
This study looked at the instructional practices and support services meant to provide children o... more This study looked at the instructional practices and support services meant to provide children on the autism spectrum and other intellectual disabilities in Senegal with the appropriate education and training that allow them to achieve their full potential and their right to high-quality education. An explanatory sequential mixed method was used, including a survey and a multiple case study to investigate the implemented teaching practices from 22 participants of 5 selected schools in Dakar (three special schools and two inclusive ones), the leading factors underpinning the implementation of such practices, and the effects they have on students’ academic achievement and adaptive behavior.
Using questionnaires and interview guide to collect the data, the researcher found a total of 11 instructional practices encompassed by four widely recognized educational programs (ABA, TEACCH, PECS, and Makaton) and deemed as evidence-based by the literature, were
said to be implemented by the study participants. Such practices, coupled with some support therapy-based services, were said to be a function of four leading factors that make them subject to implementation. On the other hand, the findings revealed that most teachers had a poor and very limited mastery and control of the current autism-specific educational strategies, with regard to the discrepancy between what they theoretically learned from pre-service training and
the practical skills needed for implementation.
On the basis of such results and findings of the study, it can be concluded that many challenges facing the education sector need to be addressed to reach the objective of high-quality education. Therefore, investing on innovative research on the current evidence-based practices is needed to empower education providers to find more effective strategies. Furthermore, an effective collaboration between schools and other professionals, as well as the local communities, is more likely to be among the best practices to achieve a high-quality and inclusive education in Senegalese schools.