A concept-environment for computer-based augmentative and alternative communication founded on a systematic review

Abstract

Introduction: Locked-In Syndrome is admittedly the worst case of motor and speech impairment, it seriously damages the ability of oral and gestural communication of patients. In recent years, alternative and augmentative communication technology has provided resources to restore these patients' ability to communicate. Methods: In order to relate and classify the main methods with that purpose, this work conducted a systematic review on several journal databases. Results: We found 203 related papers and 55 of them were selected to compose the study. After that, we classified them into three major groups and we identified the main difficulties when using each approach. Conclusion: In order to overcome these difficulties, we propose a new system concept to develop an adaptive, robust and low cost communication environment. The proposed system is composed of five modules: data entry, communication, aid to the caregiver and external interaction.

AACVOX: mobile application for augmentative alternative communication to help people with speech disorder and motor impairment

“…As a result, the anticipated benefits may not be realized for numerous individuals, not because they cannot benefit from AAC, but rather because the AAC apps are either difficult or impossible to use by individuals with motor impairments (Scardovelli and Frère, 2015). Therefore, it is essential that developers use new technology to create apps that are more accessible to the impaired in order to minimize their limitations, contributing to their independence, quality of life, and participation in society (Loja et al, 2015). With this in mind, this study aims to develop an AAC tool that adapts to the specific motor difficulty characteristics of individual CP users.…”

Tecnologia assistiva: um teclado virtual evolutivo para aplicação em sistemas de comunicação alternativa e aumentativa

“…Um ambiente de comunicação adaptável, robusto e de baixo custo é foi apresentado por Loja et al (2015). Esse ambiente contém quatro módulos: entrada de dados, comunicação, auxílio ao cuidador e interação externa.…”

“…Figura 2.8 -Arquitetura do sistema de CAA proposto por Loja et al (2015) Fonte: (LOJA et al, 2015) Com o objetivo de aumentar a velocidade de comunicação do paciente com o meio ex-terno, o módulo de comunicação mostrado na Figura 2.8 possui uma prancha de comunicação com ícones e palavras que representam as ações mais frequentes dos pacientes. Além disso, esse módulo deve possuir um teclado virtual, otimizado, compacto, flexível e adaptável.…”