University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Communication difficulties

GLEAM Study (Gaze-based Language Evaluation and Access in Motor Disability) (Hustad)

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Help us learn about how well eye gaze methods work to measure word knowledge in children who have severe motor and communication difficulties.

Typing, tapping, and eye-gaze tracking: Augmentative and alternative communication provides crucial access to communication when speech is out of reach

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For many, talking is as easy as breathing. A few words to tell your friend that you are hungry and ready for lunch. A long rant to your partner about frustrations at work. A description of what hurts to your doctor. A quiet, ‘I love you,’ to a close family member. Being able to talk helps to make communicating efficient and effective. But not everyone has access to speech.