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@misc{cogprints4880, editor = {E. Hjelmquist and L.-G. Nilsson}, title = {Blissymbolics, cognition, and the handicapped}, author = {P. Muter}, publisher = {Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. (North-Holland)}, year = {1986}, pages = {233--251}, journal = {Communication and Handicap: Aspects of Psychological Compensation and Technical Aids}, keywords = {Blissymbols Blissymbolics alphabets logographs reading writing}, url = {http://cogprints.org/4880/}, abstract = {Advantages and disadvantages of alphabetic and logographic writing systems are discussed, with particular emphasis on Blissymbolics as an example of a logographic system. It is concluded that logographic systems might be easier to learn than alphabetic systems and, in particular, that Blissymbols could be a useful communication device for people with various kinds of handicaps. This suggestion is substantiated by empirical research.} }