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Smith, Elizabeth; Sumner, Petroc; Hedge, Craig; Powell, Georgina – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2021
Background: Successful communication is vital to quality of life. One group commonly facing speech and communication difficulties is individuals with intellectual disability (ID). A novel route to encourage clear speech is offered by mainstream smart speakers (e.g., Amazon Alexa and Google Home). Smart speakers offer four factors important for…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Comprehension
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Bione, Tiago; Cardoso, Walcir – Language Learning & Technology, 2020
This study evaluated the voice of a modern English text-to-speech (TTS) system in an English as a foreign language (EFL) context in terms of its speech quality, ability to be understood by L2 users, and potential for focus on specific language forms. Twenty-nine Brazilian EFL learners listened to stories and sentences, produced by a TTS voice and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods
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de Diego-Lázaro, Beatriz; Restrepo, María Adelaida – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2021
This study examined the effects of a 9-week auditory intervention on the auditory skills of five children with hearing loss who experienced prolonged auditory deprivation before receiving hearing aids. A single-case multiple baseline design across participants was used to examine the effect of the intervention on the children's auditory skills…
Descriptors: Intervention, Hearing Impairments, Hearing Therapy, Program Effectiveness
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Ciullo, Stephen; Reutebuch, Colleen – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2013
This article presents a systematic review of the literature for studies that utilized computer-based graphic organizers for students with learning disabilities. A comprehensive search yielded 12 studies that were coded and analyzed. The authors investigated the effectiveness of the treatments on academic outcomes, and selected integral…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Instructional Materials, Learning Disabilities, Assistive Technology
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Freeland, Amy L.; Emerson, Robert Wall; Curtis, Amy B.; Fogarty, Kieran – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2010
This article presents the findings of a secondary analysis of the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 that explored the predictive association between training in access technology and performance on the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Academic Achievement: III. The results indicated that the use of access technology had a limited predictive…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Standardized Tests, Program Effectiveness, Scores
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Outcomes of Treatment