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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Emerging Trends, Opportunities and Innovations

Introduction to the Special Thematic Session

Authors : E. A. Draffan, David Banes

Published in: Computers Helping People with Special Needs

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technologies, training and support have benefitted from significant emerging trends in recent years to cope with the changing environments experienced by many users. The landscape of inclusion, whether it means different forms of digital accessibility, tele-support or more built-in assistive technology in everyday devices, has helped many more individuals with speech and language difficulties communicate effectively. There has also been an increased use of artificial intelligence, including machine learning and natural language processing with improved multilingual automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text to speech, location capturing apps and the Internet of Things being just a few of the technologies providing the world of AAC with a wealth of exciting emerging trends, opportunities and innovations. This special thematic session aims to provide an insight into some of the trends developing across Europe and the wider community.

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Metadata
Title
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Emerging Trends, Opportunities and Innovations
Authors
E. A. Draffan
David Banes
Copyright Year
2022
Book
Computers Helping People with Special Needs

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-08647-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-08648-9

Copyright Year: 2022

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08648-9_55