A Comparison of Speech Synthesis Intelligibility with Listeners from Three Age Groups.

Mirenda, Pat; Beukelman, David R.

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Publication Date: 1987

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A Comparison of Speech Synthesis Intelligibility with Listeners from Three Age Groups.

Mirenda, Pat; Beukelman, David R.

AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication, v3 n3 p120-28 Sep 1987

The study evaluated the intelligibility of three different types of speech synthesizers (Echo II+, Votrax Personal Speech System, and DECtalk) with children at two different age groups and adults. Results are reported in terms of their educational application with communication disordered persons. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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