Do first impressions matter? Comparing overall impression vs. individual item scores to make informed decisions on AAC apps
Findings suggest that lower scores on the overall impression and item scores of the apps may not define the capabilities of an app; but rather, differences may be due to the characteristics of each app and how the app aligns to the user. Practical implications for future practices are outlined.
Authors
- Nicole P. Wolfe
- Melissa J. Cavagnini
- Miriam C. Boesch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3110-7487)
- Kaitlyn R. Shaw
- Margaret F. Davis
- M. Alexandra Da Fonte
Institutions
- University of North Texas (US)
- Vanderbilt University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2623462
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00