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Evaluating a computer system used as a microswitch for word utterances of persons with multiple disabilities
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posted on 2023-05-16, 17:10 authored by Lancioni, G, Singh, N, O'Reilly, M, Sigafoos, J, Olivia, D, Montironi, GPurpose: To assess the effectiveness of a computer system used as a microswitch for word utterances of two adults with multiple disabilities. The system combined a new control software programme with a commercially available speech recognition programme. Method: Nine word utterances were targeted for each participant. The participant's emission of those utterances triggered the occurrence of related (favourite) stimuli during the intervention and the post-intervention check. Results: Intervention data showed that (1) the participants increased the frequencies of the target utterances and (2) the computer system recognized about 80% of those utterances correctly, providing the participants with high levels of favourite stimulation. The post-intervention check showed comparable data with both participants. Conclusions: The computer system proved an adequate microswitch for word utterances. Based on this evidence, microswitch programmes could be extended beyond the use of conventional motor responses. © 2004 Taylor & Francis Ltd.
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Publication title
Disability and RehabilitationVolume
26Issue
21-22Pagination
1286-1290ISSN
1464-5165Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Taylor & Francis LtdPlace of publication
United KingdomRepository Status
- Restricted