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A Collaborative Talking Assistive Technology for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders Read chapter Read first chapter

2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Design and Evaluation of Mobile Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Minimally-verbal Learners with Severe Autism

Authors : Oliver Wendt, Grayson Bishop, Ashka Thakar

Published in: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodality and Assistive Environments

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

One of the most significant disabilities in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) includes a delay in, or total lack of, the development of spoken language. Approximately half of those on the autism spectrum are functionally non-verbal or minimally verbal and will not develop sufficient natural speech or writing to meet their daily communication needs.
A suite of evidence-based mobile applications, SPEAKall!® and SPEAKmore!®, was developed to help these individuals achieve critical speech and language milestones. SPEAKall! and SPEAKmore! enable early language learning, facilitate natural speech development, enhance generalization skills, and expand social circles as students learn. These solutions grow with the learner, enabling better participation in school and community, thus reducing the lifetime cost of care while enhancing chances for classroom success.
Evidence generation for the newly created applications involved: (a) Single-subject experimental designs to evaluate treatment efficacy through repeated measurement of behavior and replication across and within participants; (b) quantitative electroencephalograms to gain information about brain functioning.
The comprehensive approach to evidence-generation facilitated adoption of SPEAKall! and SPEAKmore! in clinical practice. It also allowed identifying critical app features that enhance skill acquisition and contribute to treatment effectiveness.

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Metadata
Title
Design and Evaluation of Mobile Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Minimally-verbal Learners with Severe Autism
Authors
Oliver Wendt
Grayson Bishop
Ashka Thakar
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodality and Assistive Environments

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-23562-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-23563-5

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23563-5_17