Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems to be able to communicate their feelings, thoughts, and expressions. However, AAC systems are not being developed to focus on the complex communication needs of individuals such as the motor, cognitive , sensory needs of the users of the system. Without a focus on the complex and varying competencies of the users of the system, the technology does not perform its intended role of enhancing communication but rather places a cognitive load on the users. In this project, guidelines, and recommendations for developing a tablet-based AAC application that satisfies the complex needs of autistic children with a different ASD diagnosis would be provided. The study analyzed the user interface of Eline Speaks, a tabletbased AAC system and identified the limitations, accessibility and usability issues of the system. Recommendations on developing an accessible AAC system was derived from testing a highfidelity prototype in comparison to that of Eline Speaks, an already existing system.
Raji, R (2021). Designing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems That Focus on Real-World Contexts as Well as the Motor, Cognitive and Linguistic Processing of Autistic Children. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/designing-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-systems-that-focus-on-real-world-contexts-as-well-as-the-motor-cognitive-and-linguistic-processing-of-autistic-children
Raji, Rahmat "Designing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems That Focus on Real-World Contexts as Well as the Motor, Cognitive and Linguistic Processing of Autistic Children" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Mar. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/designing-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-systems-that-focus-on-real-world-contexts-as-well-as-the-motor-cognitive-and-linguistic-processing-of-autistic-children. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Raji, Rahmat . "Designing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems That Focus on Real-World Contexts as Well as the Motor, Cognitive and Linguistic Processing of Autistic Children". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Mar. 2021. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/designing-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-systems-that-focus-on-real-world-contexts-as-well-as-the-motor-cognitive-and-linguistic-processing-of-autistic-children >.
Raji, Rahmat . "Designing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems That Focus on Real-World Contexts as Well as the Motor, Cognitive and Linguistic Processing of Autistic Children" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 19, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/designing-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-systems-that-focus-on-real-world-contexts-as-well-as-the-motor-cognitive-and-linguistic-processing-of-autistic-children