Speech Generating Device: Fundamentals and Applications
About this audiobook
What Is Speech Generating Device
Speech-generating devices (SGDs), also known as voice output communication aides, are electronic augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems designed to complement or substitute speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments, enabling them to vocally communicate. Another name for SGDs is voice output communication aids. SGDs are essential for individuals who have limited means of verbal engagement because they enable individuals to become active participants in communication interactions. Because of this, SGDs are significant for individuals who have limited means of verbal interaction. They are of great benefit to adults diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but in recent years they have also been utilized for youngsters who have been diagnosed with expected speech deficits.
How You Will Benefit
(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:
Chapter 1: Speech generating device
Chapter 2: Assistive technology
Chapter 3: Augmentative and alternative communication
Chapter 4: Computer accessibility
Chapter 5: Screen reader
Chapter 6: Speech and language impairment
Chapter 7: Partner-assisted scanning
Chapter 8: Semantic compaction
Chapter 9: Switch access scanning
Chapter 10: Lightwriter
(II) Answering the public top questions about speech generating device.
(III) Real world examples for the usage of speech generating device in many fields.
(IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of speech generating device' technologies.
Who This Book Is For
Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of speech generating device.
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About the author
Fouad Sabry is the former Regional Head of Business Development for Applications at HP in Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (SEMEA). Fouad has received his B.Sc. of Computer Systems and Automatic Control in 1996, dual masterâs degrees from University of Melbourne (UoM) in Australia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2008, and Master of Management in Information Technology (MMIT) in 2010.
Fouad has more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications fields, working in local, regional, and international companies, such as Vodafone and IBM in Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Fouad joined HP Middle East (ME), based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2013 and helped develop the software business in tens of markets across Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (SEMEA) regions. Currently, Fouad is an entrepreneur, author, futurist, focused on Emerging Technologies, and Industry Solutions, and founder of One Billion Knowledgeable (1BK) Initiative.
