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- Title
The AppVox mobile application, a tool for speech and language training sessions.
- Authors
Rocha, Tânia; Gonçalves, Cirano; Fernandes, Hugo; Reis, Arsénio; Barroso, João
- Abstract
AppVox is a mobile application that provides support for children with speech and language impairments in their speech therapy sessions, while also allowing autonomous training at home. The application simulates a vocalizer with an audio stimulus feature, which can be used to train and amend the pronunciation of specific words through repetition. In this paper, we aim to present the development of the application as an assistive technology option, by adding new features to the vocalizer as well as assessing it as a usable option for daily training interaction for children with speech and language impairments. In this regard, we invited 15 children with speech and language impairments and 20 with no impairments to perform training activities with the application. Likewise, we asked three speech therapists and three usability experts to interact, assess, and give their feedback. In this assessment, we include the following parameters: successful conclusion of the training tasks (effectiveness); number of errors made, as well as number and type of difficulties found (efficiency); and the acceptance and level of comfort in completing the requested tasks (satisfaction). Overall, the results showed that children conclude the training tasks successfully and helped to improve their language and speech capabilities. Therapists and children gave positive feedback to the AppVox interface.
- Subjects
MOBILE apps; SPEECH therapy for children; CHILDREN'S language; PRONUNCIATION; LANGUAGE disorders in children
- Publication
Expert Systems, 2019, Vol 36, Issue 3, pN.PAG
- ISSN
0266-4720
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/exsy.12373