Optimizing Communication in Ataxia: A Multifaceted Approach to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

被引:3
作者
Vogel, Adam P. [1 ,2 ,3 ,4 ]
Spencer, Caroline [5 ]
Burke, Katie [6 ]
de Bruyn, Daniella [1 ]
Gibilisco, Peter [7 ]
Blackman, Scott [1 ]
Vojtech, Jennifer M. [8 ,9 ]
Kathiresan, Thayabaran [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Melbourne, Ctr Neurosci Speech, 550 Swanston St, Melbourne, Vic 3010, Australia
[2] Redenlab Inc, Melbourne, Australia
[3] Univ Tubingen, Univ Hosp Tubingen, Hertie Inst Clin Brain Res, Dept Neurodegenerat Dis, Tubingen, Germany
[4] Univ Tubingen, Univ Hosp Tubingen, Hertie Inst Clin Brain Res, Ctr Neurol, Tubingen, Germany
[5] Indiana Univ, Dept Speech Language & Hearing Sci, Bloomington, IN USA
[6] Tallaght Univ Hosp, Dept Speech & Language Therapy, Dublin, Ireland
[7] Univ Melbourne, Sch Social & Polit Sci, Melbourne, Australia
[8] Delsys Inc, Natick, MA 01760 USA
[9] Boston Univ, Dept Speech Language & Hearing Sci, Boston, MA 02215 USA
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
Speech; Dysarthria; AAC; Communication; Ataxia; Language; Neurodegeneration; FRIEDREICHS-ATAXIA; SPEECH; DYSARTHRIA; MOVEMENTS;
D O I
10.1007/s12311-024-01675-0
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
The progression of multisystem neurodegenerative diseases such as ataxia significantly impacts speech and communication, necessitating adaptive clinical care strategies. With the deterioration of speech, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) can play an ever increasing role in daily life for individuals with ataxia. This review describes the spectrum of AAC resources available, ranging from unaided gestures and sign language to high-tech solutions like speech-generating devices (SGDs) and eye-tracking technology. Despite the availability of various AAC tools, their efficacy is often compromised by the physical limitations inherent in ataxia, including upper limb ataxia and visual disturbances. Traditional speech-to-text algorithms and eye gaze technology face challenges in accuracy and efficiency due to the atypical speech and movement patterns associated with the disease.In addressing these challenges, maintaining existing speech abilities through rehabilitation is prioritized, complemented by advances in digital therapeutics to provide home-based treatments. Simultaneously, projects incorporating AI driven solutions aim to enhance the intelligibility of dysarthric speech through improved speech-to-text accuracy.This review discusses the complex needs assessment for AAC in ataxia, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the disease and the importance of regular reassessment to tailor communication strategies to the changing abilities of the individual. It also highlights the necessity of multidisciplinary involvement for effective AAC assessment and intervention. The future of AAC looks promising with developments in brain-computer interfaces and the potential of voice banking, although their application in ataxia requires further exploration.
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页码:2142 / 2151
页数:10
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