An Overview of the Technological Options for Promoting Communication Skills of Children With Cerebral Palsy

2021 ◽  
pp. 346-357
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Alessandro O. Caffò ◽  
Viviana Perilli ◽  
Fiora D'Amico
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Alternative And Augmentative Communication ◽  
Technological Options

This chapter provides the reader with a selective overview of the empirical contributions available in literature on the use of assistive technology-based interventions for promoting communication skills of children with cerebral palsy. Four categories were selected regarding (1) microswitches and computers, (2) aided-alternative and augmentative communication devices, (3) eye tracking, and (4) robots. Overall, 18 studies were retained, and 47 participants were included. Results were largely positive although a few failures occurred. Clinical, psychological, and rehabilitative implications for research and practice were critically discussed.

scholarly journals REHAB FUN: an assistive technology in neurological motor disorders rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (15) ◽  
pp. 10957-10970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana M. de Oliveira ◽  
Roberto Munoz ◽  
Sidarta Ribeiro ◽  
Wanqing Wu ◽  
Victor Hugo C. de Albuquerque
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Motor Disorders ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Communication Modes and Functions in Children With Cerebral Palsy

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 1776-1792
Author(s):  
Emily D. McFadd ◽  
Katherine C. Hustad
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Language Comprehension ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Communication Modes ◽  
Speech Motor

Purpose This study seeks to determine how speech-language impairments relate to the frequency and diversity of communication modes and functions produced by children with cerebral palsy (CP) during interactions with their mothers. Method We studied 40 children with CP ( M age = 62 months) comprising three groups: those who were unable to speak and had anarthria ( n = 15), those with speech motor impairment and language comprehension impairment (SMI-LCI; n = 15), and those with speech motor impairment and typical language comprehension (SMI-LCT; n = 10). Mother–child play interactions were coded for child modes and functions. Generalized linear regression models were used to examine the relationship between profile group and frequencies of communication modes and functions. Results Results indicated groups SMI-LCI and SMI-LCT had significantly higher mean frequencies of vocalizations, vocalizations + gestures, comments, initiations, and requests than the group of those who were unable to speak and had anarthria. All children used vocalizations primarily, though these vocalizations were often not understood. SMI-LCI and SMI-LCT differed on two measures: frequency of gestures and frequency of initiations. The majority of children in this sample did not have access to augmentative and alternative communication devices. Conclusion Results of this study highlight the need for parent-mediated interventions for children with CP that emphasize multimodal communication tailored to impairment profiles. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12354704

Assistive technology for promoting adaptive skills of children with cerebral palsy: ten cases evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 489-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Alessandro O. Caffò ◽  
Viviana Perilli ◽  
Adele Boccasini ◽  
Rita Damiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Adaptive Skills ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF EYE-TRACKING BASED SYSTEMS FOR ALTERNATIVE AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
D A Balovnev ◽  
G G Znayko
Keyword(s):  
Speech Production ◽  
Alternative Model ◽  
Augmentative Communication ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Russian Market ◽  
Communication Impairment ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Alternative And Augmentative Communication ◽  
Communication Impairments

Rehabilitation of people with communication impairments is a socially important issue in Russia. Currently, there are no high-tech alternative and augmentative communication devices on the Russian market. On creation of such devices, a need arises for a model which structures any occurring communication impairment. The article sets out the structure of an alternative model of speech production developed on the basis of Levelt’s model of speech production. Practical application of the developed model is shown in the course of designing a high-tech platform for alternative and augmentative communication.

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