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An Evaluation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research for ASD Children in Developing Countries: Benefits and Barriers

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology research not only enhance communication but also communal skills in verbally challenged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the research on AAC technology is mainly concentrated in developed countries and less explored in developing countries. In this study, we utilized evaluation method to analyze the prospects, existing practices and future possibilities, benefits and barriers of AAC research in developing countries. It is found that Speech Generating Devices (SGD) are mostly preferred by children and in future artificial intelligence (AI) based mobile application will augment communication skills among verbally challenged children. We conclude with general recommendation on succeeding research, collaborative approach and implementation with funding opportunities for substantial growth of AAC technology research in developing countries. This study will facilitate directions for initiating AAC research in developing countries and will accommodate researchers, developers and stakeholders to acknowledge opportunities, barriers, probable and current state of AAC research.

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  1. Advanced Intelligent Multidisciplinary Systems Lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Walia Farzana & Khondaker A. Mamun

  2. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Farhana Sarker

  3. Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, Chittagong, Bangladesh

    Quazi Delwar Hossain

  4. Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

    Tom Chau

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Farzana, W., Sarker, F., Hossain, Q.D., Chau, T., Mamun, K.A. (2020). An Evaluation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research for ASD Children in Developing Countries: Benefits and Barriers. In: Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S. (eds) HCI International 2020 – Late Breaking Posters. HCII 2020. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1294. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60703-6_7

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