Speech Generating Device: Fundamentals and Applications

Speech-generating devices (SGDs), also known as voice output communication aides, are electronic augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems designed to complement or substitute speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments, enabling them to vocally communicate. Another name for SGDs is voice output communication aids. SGDs are essential for individuals who have limited means of verbal engagement because they enable individuals to become active participants in communication interactions. Because of this, SGDs are significant for individuals who have limited means of verbal interaction. They are of great benefit to adults diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but in recent years they have also been utilized for youngsters who have been diagnosed with expected speech deficits.

How You Will Benefit

(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:

Chapter 1: Speech generating device

Chapter 2: Assistive technology

Chapter 3: Augmentative and alternative communication

Chapter 4: Computer accessibility

Chapter 5: Screen reader

Chapter 6: Speech and language impairment

Chapter 7: Partner-assisted scanning

Chapter 8: Semantic compaction

Chapter 9: Switch access scanning

Chapter 10: Lightwriter

(II) Answering the public top questions about speech generating device.

(III) Real world examples for the usage of speech generating device in many fields.

(IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of speech generating device' technologies.

Who This Book Is For

Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of speech generating device.