Augmented Communication Systems
Investigates how technology can help to compensate, either temporarily or permanently, for the impairment and disability patterns of individuals with severe communication disorders.
Experts in Applied Computing are regularly invited to present keynote addresses worldwide, participating in conferences in Europe, Australia, US, and Asia.
Numerous articles have appeared in major AAC journals. Our researchers are contributers to the research committee for ISAAC (International Society of AAC); on the Blissymbolics Communication International Board; referees for the AAC journal, as well as conducting international research collaboration.
People working within this theme: Norman Alm, John Arnott, Iain Murray, Alan Newell, Annalu Waller, Rolf Black
Research projects related to this theme: Exploring E-Learning and Communication Tools for Improving Children's Language Usage in Social Interactions - ECHOES, How was school today..?, Development of a phonic based speech synthesiser for children with complex communication needs, Constraints programming as a tool to solve computational group theory problems, How was School today...? in the Wild
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