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Research snapshot: The use of icons in aphasia-friendly texts
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Pictorial reading supports, such as icons, can help people with aphasia better comprehend the material and enjoy the reading process. But exactly what type of icon is most helpful?
Pictorial reading supports, such as icons, can help people with aphasia better comprehend the material and enjoy the reading process. But exactly what type of icon is most helpful?
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