Telling tales: unlocking the potential of AAC technologies

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been transformed by the social media revolution made possible by the emergence of mobile technology. The cumbersome dedicated devices of the 1970s have evolved into a burgeoning AAC app industry. However, the limited use and abandonment of AAC tec...

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Published in:International journal of language & communication disorders 2019-03, Vol.54 (2), p.159-169
Main Author: Waller, Annalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial Intelligence
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Cognitive load
Communication
Communication Aids for Disabled
Design
Handheld Devices
Humans
Interdisciplinary Approach
Language
Social media
Technological Advancement
Technology
User-Computer Interface
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Summary:Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been transformed by the social media revolution made possible by the emergence of mobile technology. The cumbersome dedicated devices of the 1970s have evolved into a burgeoning AAC app industry. However, the limited use and abandonment of AAC technologies remains high. Unlocking the untapped potential of technology requires a paradigm shift in the design of AAC technologies by building systems that minimize the cognitive load placed on users, adapting to their individual physical and language needs. Telling Tales shares insights and stories of how the combination of user‐centred design, interdisciplinary research and the application of intelligent computing is providing a vision of future generations of AAC technologies.
ISSN:1368-2822
1460-6984
DOI:10.1111/1460-6984.12449