Speech Assistive Device For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Authors: Jennifer P. Solis and Ira C. Valenzuela
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the many conditions that can be observed present in the students under Special Education. It is a developmental incapacity that causes difficulty in communication and socialization, with unique behavioral challenges. Some has severe speech impairment and some has the ability to speak. For this reason, technologies such as speech assistive devices are developed to assist the needs to develop communication skills. This paper will provide a review on different speech assistive devices developed. The result of the comparison of devices shows that tablet and mobile device has more benefits over other devices. Based on the results, it can be concluded that Tablet SGD is the best assistive device compared to other seven (7) existing devices. It has an excellent functionality, best mobility, advanced user interface and most creative media used.