Improving the communication rate for symbol based, scanning voice output device users

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Stewart, Hugh | Wilcock, Ann

Affiliations: School of Occupational Therapy, University of South Australia, PO Box 2714, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. Tel.: +1 61 8 83022280; Fax: +1 61 8 8302 2465; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: A new computer program using symbol prediction was developed to speed the rate of communication of children with cerebral palsy. It was evaluated by three children with cerebral palsy using a single case design. The prediction software was found to be faster than no prediction. Further research is needed to evaluate the most effective type of prediction.

DOI: 10.3233/TAD-2000-13301

Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 141-150, 2000