Introducing multimodal paper-digital interfaces for speech-language therapy

After a stroke or brain injury, it may be more difficult to understand language and communicate with others. Speechlanguage therapy may help an individual regain language and cope with changes in their communication abilities. Our research examines the process of speech-language therapy with an emphasis on the practices of therapists working with adults with aphasia and apraxia of speech. This paper presents findings from field work undertaken to inform the design of a mixed paper-digital interface prototype using multimodal digital pens. We describe and analyze therapists' initial reactions to the system and present two case studies of use by older adults undergoing speech-language therapy. We discuss the utility of multimodal paper-digital interfaces to assist therapy and describe our vision of a system to help therapists independently create custom interactive paper materials for their clients. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.5 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: U...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2010
• Where: ASSETS
• Authors: Anne Marie Piper, Nadir Weibel, James D. Hollan
• Keywords: ASSETS 2010, Emerging Technology, Individual Regain Language, Older Adults, Speech-language Therapy