[HTML][HTML] Cutting-edge communication and learning assistive technologies for disabled children: An artificial intelligence perspective

K Zdravkova, V Krasniqi, F Dalipi… - Frontiers in artificial …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In this study we provide an in-depth review and analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence
(AI) components and solutions that support the development of cutting-edge assistive …

State of the art in AAC: A systematic review and taxonomy

H Curtis, T Neate, C Vazquez Gonzalez - Proceedings of the 24th …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
People with complex communication needs (CCNs) can use high-tech augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) devices and systems to compensate for communication …

[HTML][HTML] A review of data gathering methods for evaluating socially assistive systems

S Qiu, P An, K Kang, J Hu, T Han, M Rauterberg - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
Social interactions significantly impact the quality of life for people with special needs (eg,
older adults with dementia and children with autism). They may suffer loneliness and social …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating socially assistive systems from system design and evaluation: A systematic review

S Qiu, P An, K Kang, J Hu, T Han… - Universal Access in the …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose The development of assistive technologies that support people in social
interactions has attracted increased attention in HCI. This paper presents a systematic …

Towards E-textiles in augmentative and alternative communication–user scenarios developed by speech and language therapists

TA Vihriälä, R Raisamo, T Ihalainen… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose E-textiles have been the focus of interest in health technology, but little research
has been done so far on how they could support persons with complex communication …

Possibilities of intelligent textiles in AAC–perspectives of speech and language therapists

TA Vihriӓlӓ, T Ihalainen, C Elo, L Lintula… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The growth of new high-technology devices in the field of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) has been rapid. However, a vast number of individuals …

Beyond Repairing with Electronic Speech: Towards Embodied Communication and Assistive Technology

H Curtis, T Neate - Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Traditionally, Western philosophies have strongly favoured a dualist interpretation of
consciousness–emphasising the importance of the 'mind'over the 'body'. However, we argue …

A smart bracelet supporting tactile communication and interaction

S Dinulescu, N Tummala, G Reardon… - 2022 IEEE Haptics …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The sense of touch can convey semantic and emotional information in social or computer-
mediated interactions. Touch plays an essential role in communication with individuals …

PatRec: a mobile game for learning social haptic communication

JGJ Vuijk, J Gay, MA Plaisier, AML Kappers… - Proceedings of the 23rd …, 2021 - dl.acm.org
Social Haptic Communication (SHC) is one of the many tactile modes of communication
used by persons with deafblindness to access information about their surroundings. SHC …

Accessibility Research and Users with Multiple Disabilities or Complex Needs

A Theil, C Anderton, C Creed, N Olson, RJ Holt… - Proceedings of the 25th …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Conventionally, the accessibility research community centers most of its efforts on designing
assistive technologies and systems related to single categories of impairments. Although …