The Use of Non-Specific Comments in a Conversation Aid for Non-Speaking People.

Todman, John; Morrison, Zara

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Use of Non-Specific Comments in a Conversation Aid for Non-Speaking People.

Todman, John; Morrison, Zara

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v18 n1 p68-69 1995

TALK (Talk Aid using pre-Loaded Knowledge) is a computer system linked to a speech synthesizer which enables nonspeaking people to engage in real-time social conversation. TALK provides categories of general comments that can be used whenever a suitable specific response is unavailable. Results are reported of a study evaluating effectiveness of comments in sustaining conversations. (JDD)

Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Connected Discourse, Equipment Evaluation, Interpersonal Communication, Speech Impairments, Speech Synthesizers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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