Thanks for your response. Atlanta, Ga GSU

When the level of language impairment is on the minimal end of the spectrum with this brain disorder, the use of a technology base where the variables such as type size, back light % and other potential distractions could be manipulated more efficiently, the additional ease of data collection would also be value added. Tech approach for earlier stages would be a good intervention thanks for your input.

However, as the degenerative action of a Dementia spectrum disorder advances, including LBD, Parkinson's and becomes further debilitating, I wondered about the effectiveness of using more static visual narratives for continuing this cognitive engagement. The research that I have reviewed recently from Dr. Emily Coderre's 2018 Visual Ease Assumption "A Review of Visual Narrative Processing in Clinical Populations" indicates that the visual narratives should not be assumed to be easier for clinical populations that struggle with language disorders. I am working to develop a pilot to build on the reading levels and continue looking for interventions to use for midlevel clinical Dementia patients in order to build on reading ability relative to the skills they have and link to engagement and cognitive

order of linguistic function. This is where I believe AAI would be of additional benefit as well. Are you aware of any research or programs that are using Reading programs that apply reading on the continuum that tracks with the abilities of this clinical population? Degenerative disease interventions are often thought of as management but if this intervention can be applied to improve and extend linguistic application and engagement providing a way to extend patients into their real time environment longer it is worth looking into- By 2030, the average life expectancy in US is 90 which means the probability of experiencing Dementia is also of that higher probability as well. I won't be here, but my kids will.

Thanks again for your time.