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ERIC Number: EJ731098
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 10
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0891-4222
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Using Computer Systems as Microswitches for Vocal Utterances of Persons with Multiple Disabilities
Lancioni, Giulio E.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Oliva, Doretta; Montironi, Gianluigi; Piazza, Francesco; Ciavattini, Emanuele; Bettarelli, Ferruccio
Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v25 n2 p183-192 Mar-Apr 2004
We assessed the effects of two computer systems used as microswitches for the vocal utterances of an adolescent and a young adult with multiple disabilities. The systems were to respond to three one-syllable utterances of the first participant and nine word-like utterances of the second participant by presenting favorite stimuli linked to those utterances. The computer system used for the first participant relied on a software program developed specifically for this study. The computer system used for the second participant combined a new software program with a commercially available speech recognition program. Results showed that both participants increased the frequencies of their target utterances and obtained high levels of stimulation. Positive performance was maintained at post-intervention checks. Technical and practical implications of the data are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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