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shaping research for the future of nonspeakers

Research opens up the door to a better understanding. I-ASC is the authority for researchers, developers, and data scientists to help educate and inform on the most current advancements for the nonspeaking community. We are engaged with developers to design the next generation of digital tools to accelerate and automate best practices – making these tools easier to obtain and more affordable for all spellers. The I-ASC community works with a global network of interdisciplinary thought leaders in the motor-sensory field to validate spelling and typing as communication modalities that deliver positive results for nonspeaking people. We set the standards that make this essential evidence-based step possible.

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HoloType Research

The lived experiences of nonspeaking autistic people are typically not reflected in technology designed to support them. Holotype researchers and developers consulted with I-ASC and nonspeakers to develop Holotype, an augmented reality lived experience-based training. The white paper shares insights from nonspeakers who participated in the project. The prototype provides an engaging, personalized learning environment where users can systematically develop their pointing skills. Accurate pointing skills contribute to the ability to spell thoughts and ideas. Augmented reality has the potential to support communication, education, and inclusion for nonspeaking individuals.

Eye-tracking Research

In the study “Eye-tracking reveals agency in assistant autistic communication,” I-ASC provided design input, subject recruitment, and subject run. Head-mounted eye-tracking was used on a sample of nine nonspeaking autistic individuals to investigate communicative agency. They measured the speed and accuracy with which they looked at and pointed to letters as they responded to novel questions. Their response times reflected planning and production processes characteristic of fluent spelling in non-autistic typists. The speed, accuracy, timing, and visual fixation patterns suggest that participants pointed to letters they selected themselves and were not directed to by the assistant.

I-ASC Research Participation

updated 6/23/23

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