An Exploratory Study of Speech-Language Pathologists Using the Echo Show™ to Deliver Visual Supports

Abstract With the burgeoning array of voice-activated, intelligent personal assistants (IPA), repurposing these products for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become increasingly possible. This study aims to determine the feasibility of speech-language pathologists (...

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Główni autorzy: Yu, Christina, Shane, Howard, Schlosser, Ralf W, O’Brien, Amanda, Allen, Anna, Abramson, Jennifer, Flynn, Suzanne
Kolejni autorzy: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Linguistics and Philosophy
Format: Artykuł
Język:English
Wydane: Springer International Publishing 2021
Dostęp online:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/131482
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Streszczenie:Abstract With the burgeoning array of voice-activated, intelligent personal assistants (IPA), repurposing these products for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become increasingly possible. This study aims to determine the feasibility of speech-language pathologists (SLP) delivering hands-free, just-in-time (JIT) visual content via the Echo Show™, a voice-activated IPA with a 7-in. touchscreen that displays graphic content (e.g., photographs, videos, text). The following questions were explored: (1) Can SLPs use a carrier phrase consistently to retrieve visual content on the Echo Show™?, (2) Is the Echo Show™ able to accurately retrieve personalized visual content?, and (3) Do SLPs respond positively to using the Echo Show™ as a potential clinical tool?. Outcomes provide preliminary evidence for the feasibility of SLPs using the Echo Show™ as a potential clinical tool to retrieve personalized visual content. Results will be discussed in terms of clinical implications and use of the Echo Show™ with individuals with ASD.